Manchester City have confirmed Erling Haaland has suffered an ankle injury that could keep him sidelined for a lengthy period. The City striker sustained the injury during Sunday’s 2-1 quarter-final victory away at .

Haaland underwent initial tests in Manchester on Monday morning and City will now seek specialist consultation to confirm the full extent of the injury. City are hopeful Haaland will be fit in time to play again this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.

In a statement, the club said: " FC can confirm that has suffered an injury to his left ankle. The Norwegian striker sustained the injury during Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final victory away at AFC Bournemouth.

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"Erling underwent initial tests in Manchester on Monday morning and will now seek specialist consultation to confirm the full extent of the injury.

"Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain a full prognosis. The expectation is that Erling will be fit in time to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. Everyone at the Club wishes Erling a speedy recovery."

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