Manchester City striker Erling Haaland set for lengthy absence with ankle injury

Manchester City's star striker Erling Haaland sustained an ankle injury during Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final victory against Bournemouth, forcing him to take a break as the season approaches its crucial phase. The 24-year-old Norwegian will undergo specialist consultation to determine the full extent of his injury.Haaland, who had just netted his 30th goal of the season to equalise in the match, was injured following a challenge with Bournemouth's Lewis Cook. The injury occurred in City's 2-1 victory.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"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," the club stated in an official announcement."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."Currently in fifth position in the Premier League, Manchester City are in a battle to secure Champions League qualification for next season.The defending Premier League champions face a busy schedule ahead, with matches against Leicester and Manchester United this week. They will then host Crystal Palace and travel to Everton before their FA Cup semi-final clash with Nottingham Forest at Wembley on April 26.