Ederson, Foden, Haaland - Man City injury latest and return dates after Crystal Palace win - Iqraa news

Ederson of Manchester City leaves the field following medical treatment after picking up an injury

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Manchester City ran out 5-2 winners over Crystal Palace in a dramatic game at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Goals from Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards gave Palace a shock 2-0 lead but Kevin De Bruyne and Omar Marmoush goals saw City go in level at half-time.

Second half goals from Mateo Kovacic, James McAtee and Nico O'Reilly ensured City secured a brilliant comeback win to move back into the top four of the Premier League table.

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But the win may have come at a price as Ederson hobbled off injured. Here's a look at the current City injury situation.

Ederson

Injury: Unknown

Ederson looked to pull up in the second half of the win over Palace and had to be replaced by Stefan Ortega at the Etihad Stadium.

He reappeared on the bench before full-time suggesting the issue isn't too serious but it is unknown whether it will keep him out of action for any length of time.

Possible return date: Unknown

Phil Foden

Injury: Unknown

Foden missed City's game with Palace having come off in the Manchester derby with a knock that saw him limp down the tunnel.

Guardiola said Foden did not manage to recover from that in time to face Palace but described the issue as a knock, suggesting it won't be a long-term absence.

Expected return date: Everton (A) April 19

Erling Haaland

Injury: Ankle

Haaland was assessed by City having been forced off in the FA Cup quarter final tie with Bournemouth. He faces a spell on the sidelines although the Blues did not provide a timescale for his return and are hopeful he will play again this term.

A City statement read: "Manchester City FC can confirm that Erling Haaland has suffered an injury to his left ankle. The Norwegian striker sustained the injury during Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final victory away at AFC Bournemouth.

"Erling underwent initial tests in Manchester and will now seek specialist consultation to confirm the full extent of the injury. Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain a full prognosis. The expectation is that Erling will be fit in time to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.

"Everyone at the club wishes Erling a speedy recovery"

Possible return date: Unknown

Nathan Ake

Injury: Foot

The defender was forced off at half time against Plymouth in the fifth round of the FA Cup with another injury in a season of knocks and issues both for the Dutchman and the defence as a whole. Guardiola confirmed he would be out for up to 11 weeks after undergoing surgery on a foot injury.

"Ten to eleven weeks, they said. When it is surgery, it is pretty serious and something wrong happened," Guardiola said of Ake. "He struggled a lot this season with the problems in his feet and it happened."

Possible return date: vs Bournemouth (H) - Sunday, May 18

Rodri

Injury: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

Rodri has been working hard on his recovery. Guardiola teased a possible return ahead of the FA Cup win over Plymouth and the midfielder was on the pitch at the Etihad going through a few drills.

He has taken part in an individual training session at the CFA but despite his ambitions to play again before the end of the season and Guardiola's comments, a return is not thought to be imminent. The Club World Cup in June could be a possible target for his return.

Possible return date: May/June.

John Stones

Injury: Thigh

Stones was forced off after just eight minutes against Real Madrid earlier this year and it was feared he could require surgery and be sidelined for the rest of the season. But Guardiola offered a positive update recently and believes he could return before the end of the month.

Possible return date: April/May.

Manuel Akanji

Injury: Adductor

Akanji faces an extended spell on the sidelines after tearing his adductor muscle in the 3-2 defeat to Madrid at the Etihad Stadium. He was forced off at half-time and Guardiola anticipates he should return before the end of the month.

He said last month: "Eight to ten weeks out. His adductor is broken. We wish the best recovery for Manu because the effort he has done this season has been unbelievable."

"He's getting better," Guardiola said of Akanji. "All of them I think, I don't know about Nathan, but all of them will come before the end of the season."

Possible return date: Late April

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