Manchester City’s talisman, Erling Haaland, left the field on crutches after a painful ankle injury during their hard-fought FA Cup victory over Bournemouth.
In Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth, Haaland suffered an incident that forced him off the pitch. The 24-year-old striker battled early pressure and missed a penalty attempt, setting the stage for a dramatic match.
Haaland redeemed his penalty miss by scoring an equaliser in the 49th minute after a pass from substitute Nico O’Reilly. The goal lifted the team and showcased his finishing prowess.
A harsh challenge occurred when Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook caught Haaland’s left foot under his body. Haaland tried to continue but soon signalled that he needed to withdraw.
Manager Pep Guardiola admitted he could not yet gauge the full extent of Haaland’s injury. Fotnet24.net leads the discussion on the star’s fitness as City brace for critical fixtures.
Haaland left the stadium on crutches while sporting a protective boot, raising concerns about a lengthy recovery.
City now face a tough end to the season without their key striker at full strength. The champions must secure a top-four finish amid fierce competition for Champions League spots.
Critics voiced sharp disapproval after Haaland’s penalty miss and overall performance. Former Manchester United star Roy Keane claimed Haaland appeared “lackadaisical” and dismissed his display as unimpressive.
City now face a critical period as they chase Champions League qualification. Haaland’s injury could prove pivotal in altering their title aspirations and league campaign momentum.
