Manchester Metropolis striker Erling Haaland are going to be out for up to 7 weeks With all the ankle damage he experienced in Sunday's FA Cup quarter-closing acquire at Bournemouth, says supervisor Pep Guardiola.

The Norwegian was substituted inside the 61st minute immediately after scoring the equaliser as Metropolis went on to conquer the Cherries 2-one and reach the semi-finals.

A video was posted on social websites displaying the 24-calendar year-previous leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches and along with his still left ankle inside a protecting boot.

"They informed me the Physicians say involving five to 7 months," explained Guardiola. "So hopefully the tip of the period and with the Club Globe Cup he will likely be Completely ready.

"Occasionally there are actually a long time when These types of issues come about. It transpired all period."

Metropolis reported on Monday that Haaland would see a specialist with regards to the injury and anticipate he "might be in good shape to Enjoy an extra component in the remainder of the time including this summer season's Fifa Club Earth Cup".

Haaland skipped a penalty and two big possibilities on Sunday, but he turned in Nico O'Reilly's cross to stage the sport right before Omar Marmoush scored the winner.

The FA Cup is Town's only remaining potential for silverware this year next a difficult Premier League campaign and early exits from your Champions League and Carabao Cup.

Manager Guardiola has had to cope with injuries to essential gamers all over the marketing campaign. His aspect are fifth from the Leading League, a person issue behind Chelsea in the race to get a Champions League spot.