Man City give worrying Erling Haaland injury update as Pep Guardiola details return date hope

Erling Haaland is expected to miss the majority of Manchester City's ongoing battle for a Champions League spot.

13:50, 01 Apr 2025

Manchester City star Erling Haaland goes down with an injury. (Image: (Adam Davy/PA))

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that star man Erling Haaland will miss his side's upcoming game against Everton this month. Haaland suffered an ankle injury during his side's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final victory against Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon.

The forward was taken off during the second half after being hurt in a challenge with Cherries' midfielder Lewis Cook. However, moments before that tackle, the Norwegian had just netted his 30th goal of the season to draw City level after they fell behind to Evanilson's opener.

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Last season's champions City had already released a statement - on Monday night - confirming that Haaland was facing a spell on the side-lines. And now Guardiola has revealed that the 24-year-old could be out of action for up to seven weeks.

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"The doctors told me between five and seven weeks," he said. "So hopefully the end of the season and the Club World Cup, he will be ready."

Guardiola's side sit fifth in the Premier League table and still face a battle to qualify for next season's Champions League. City face Leicester City and Manchester United this week before taking on Crystal Palace at the Etihad a week on Saturday.

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The reigning Premier League champions then make their final trip to Goodison Park to meet Everton on Saturday, April 19. By then, Guardiola is going to have to learn to adapt to life without Haaland, as he can't be replaced.

"We don't have another player with his skills or specific qualities," the City boss said. "Erling's numbers have been exceptional.

"He is an incredible threat for long balls and to the centre of goal. We will have to adjust with other players."

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Goodbye Goodison Park - Souvenir edition

Everton are soon set to say goodbye to Goodison Park as the Toffees play out their final few matches in their iconic home before moving to their incredible new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

And to celebrate this historic and poignant event, the ECHO has produced this stunning special souvenir edition that no fan can afford to be without as they bid farewell to their iconic and beloved home.

We have delved into the ECHO archives to unearth fascinating stories from the famous ground's past, including how it came to be built in 1892 and where its world-famous name came from.

Relive some of the most epic games to have graced the Grand Old Lady, including first-hand accounts of those involved in perhaps Goodison's greatest night - the European Cup Winners' Cup semi-final win over Bayern Munich in the unforgettable year of 1985.

And then there are the legends - from Dean to Hickson, Sharp to Ferguson, Kendall to Moyes, we celebrate the Goodison icons who will live forever in the hearts and minds of Evertonians everywhere long after the ground is gone.

There are also some rare treats with a glorious collection of photographs from the archives, featuring stunning Goodison views and behind-the-scenes footage of what makes the Grand Old Lady truly tick.

Buy now and have it delivered directly to your door. Alternatively you can purchase in most supermarkets, high street retailers and independent newsagents on Merseyside from April 2, 2025.