Manchester City is optimistic that Erling Haaland will recover from a serious ankle injury sustained during the FA Cup match against Bournemouth. After being replaced in the match, he underwent initial tests and will seek further specialist evaluation to determine the length of his recovery. The outcome of this consultation is crucial for Haaland's participation in upcoming fixtures, including a semifinal tie against Nottingham Forest and the Champions League. Currently, Manchester City sits fifth in the league with crucial matches ahead as they vie for Champions League qualification.
Manchester City FC can confirm that Erling Haaland has suffered an injury to his left ankle. He underwent initial tests in Manchester and will seek specialist consultation to confirm the full extent of the injury.
Despite Haaland's injury, the expectation is that he will be fit in time to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summer's Fifa Club World Cup.
Haaland's availability for the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest is in the balance, while his fitness for the Champions League qualification remains unclear.
Pep Guardiola's team is currently in fifth place with 48 points and nine matches left as they aim for Champions League qualification.
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