Man City Anticipates Haaland's Recovery Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Synopsis

Manchester City is hopeful that Erling Haaland will recover from his left ankle injury before the FIFA Club World Cup. The star forward was substituted during the FA Cup quarterfinal against Bournemouth, and the club expects him to be fit for the remainder of the season.

Key Takeaways

Erling Haaland is expected to return in time for the FIFA Club World Cup.
Haaland suffered an injury during the FA Cup quarterfinal.
Initial tests are underway to assess the injury's severity.
Manchester City is currently in fifth place in the Premier League.
The FIFA Club World Cup will occur in June and July 2025 in the USA.

Manchester, April 1 (NationPress) Manchester City is anticipating that their star forward Erling Haaland will recover from injury in time for the FIFA Club World Cup. This follows Haaland being substituted during the second half of the FA Cup quarterfinal against Bournemouth on Sunday.

Haaland is dealing with an injury to his left ankle and is currently undergoing additional tests to evaluate the severity of the issue. The club has assured fans that he will be available for the closing stages of the season, which includes the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

"Manchester City FC can confirm that Erling Haaland has sustained an injury to his left ankle. The Norwegian striker incurred this injury during Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final victory against AFC Bournemouth.

"Erling underwent initial assessments in Manchester on Monday morning and will now consult with specialists to determine the full extent of the injury. Ongoing evaluations are being conducted to provide a complete prognosis. The expectation is for Erling to be fit for the remainder of this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup," stated the club.

Haaland’s injury is a significant setback as Manchester City prepares for the final stretch of the 2025 season. The defending Premier League champions are currently positioned fifth in the league table and are just one point behind Chelsea in their quest to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, having already been knocked out of the European competition by Real Madrid this year.

Haaland has netted 21 league goals in 28 matches this season, making him the second-highest scorer in the league, trailing only behind Mohamed Salah of Liverpool.

The new format of the FIFA Club World Cup is set to take place on the global stage in June and July 2025, when 32 top teams from around the world will convene in the USA for the inaugural edition. This international event will unite the most accomplished club teams from each of the six continental confederations: AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC, and UEFA.