Erling Haaland vowing to return following ankle injury setback for Manchester City striker

Erling Haaland has vowed, “I’ll be back,” after discovering that he will be out of action for seven weeks due to an ankle injury.

The Manchester City striker exited limping during the latter stages of City’s 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

The Norwegian forward had missed a penalty but managed to net his 30th goal of the season before suffering the injury in a challenge with Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook.

Speaking on Tuesday, City manager Pep Guardiola indicated that Haaland’s absence will be felt significantly, stating: “The doctors informed me it will be between five and seven weeks, so we’re hopeful he’ll be fit for the end of the season and the Club World Cup.”

Responding to the unfortunate news on Instagram, Haaland shared an uplifting message: “I’ll be back,” echoing a famous line from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character in the Terminator films, and added a flexed biceps emoji.

The post also displayed a picture of the 24-year-old with his left foot encased in a protective boot, crutches raised in both hands.

Haaland’s injury is a significant blow to City’s aspirations for Champions League qualification.

He will be absent for the upcoming derby against Manchester United in the Premier League, as well as the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest, which is slated for either April 26th or 27th.

The FA Cup final is scheduled for May 17th, just a day shy of seven weeks from when he sustained the injury.

City’s last Premier League fixture is on May 25th at Fulham, and their first match in the Club World Cup is set to take place against Wydad Casablanca on June 18th.