Manchester City’s hard-fought 2-1 FA Cup quarterfinal win at Bournemouth came at a cost, with Erling Haaland becoming the latest star added to Pep Guardiola’s growing injury list.
The Norwegian striker, who scored his 30th goal of the season before being substituted, left the Vitality Stadium on crutches with his right foot in a protective boot.
Erling Haaland – City’s top scorer could miss upcoming matches against Leicester and Manchester United
John Stones – Thigh injury (8-10 week recovery).
Manuel Akanji (muscle surgery) – Out until May
Nathan Aké (foot fracture) – 10-11 week recovery
Rodri (ACL recovery) – Possible late-season return
Guardiola remained cautious about Haaland’s status: “We’ll have to assess him – competition is completely different from training.” The injuries come at a critical juncture with City fighting on three fronts – Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup.
With the Club World Cup looming in December, Guardiola faces tough decisions about rushing players back. As City enter the season’s decisive phase, their squad depth will be severely tested during this unprecedented injury crisis.
Medical staff are working overtime to get key players fit for the Manchester derby on April 6.
