Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has vowed to be back after being ruled out for seven weeks with an ankle injury.
The 24-year-old Norwegian striker limped off in the 61st minute after scoring the equalizer during City’s FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth on Sunday. The club confirmed on Monday that Haaland would consult a specialist and is expected to return before the end of the season, including the FIFA Club World Cup this summer.
Haaland took to Instagram, posting “I’ll be back” alongside a photo of himself standing with crutches raised and wearing a protective boot.
Despite missing a penalty and two other big chances on Sunday, Haaland converted Nico O’Reilly’s cross to level the game before Omar Marmoush netted the winner.
Manager Pep Guardiola has navigated injuries to key players throughout the season, with City currently sitting fifth in the Premier League—one point behind Chelsea in the race for a Champions League spot.
A seven-week absence means Haaland could miss six matches, including the FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest. He is targeting a return in City’s Premier League clash against Southampton on May 10.
