Pep Guardiola Confirms Return Timeline for Man City Star
Norwegian striker is expected to be out for five to seven weeks
Pep Guardiola Confirms Return Timeline for Man City Star
Norwegian striker is expected to be out for five to seven weeks
Manchester City’s Striker Set to Miss Crucial Matches
Erling Haaland Injury Update
Erling Haaland is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury that could see him miss most of Manchester City’s season run-in.
Guardiola Reveals Medical Team’s Verdict
During a pre-match press conference ahead of City’s clash with Ipswich, Guardiola provided an update on Haaland’s condition. He stated:
“The doctors have told me that Erling Haaland will be out for five to seven weeks. Hopefully, he will be ready for the end of the season and the World Cup.”
City’s medical team had earlier issued an official statement confirming the forward’s injury, though without specifying a return date.
Guardiola’s update now sheds light on the potential timeline for his recovery.
🚨❌ Pep Guardiola: “The doctors told me Erling Haaland will be out between five and seven weeks”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 1, 2025
“Hopefully at the end of the season and World Cup he will be ready”. pic.twitter.com/u7Y44J3xRQ
Key Fixtures Haaland Will Miss
If the prognosis holds true, Haaland will be absent for some of Manchester City’s most important fixtures, including:
Premier League matches against Ipswich, Manchester United, Crystal Palace, Everton, Aston Villa, Wolves, and Southampton.
FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
His absence could significantly impact City’s title challenge and cup ambitions, making this a major blow for the squad.
Haaland’s Market Value Remains High
Despite his injury setback, Haaland remains one of the most valuable players in world football. According to Transfermarkt, his market value stands at an impressive €200 million.
With City fighting for domestic and European glory, fans will be hoping for a swift recovery for their star striker.
Will Manchester City cope without Haaland’s goal-scoring prowess? Only time will tell.
