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Manchester Metropolis suffered a significant blow over the weekend after Erling Haaland was pressured off resulting from harm at a decisive level within the season. With the 2025 FIFA Membership World Cup on the horizon, head coach Pep Guardiola has offered an optimistic timeline for the Norwegian star’s return.
Throughout Sunday’s FA Cup conflict towards Bournemouth, the Residents secured a 2-1 victory to guide their place within the semifinals. Nevertheless, the win got here at a price, as midfielder Lewis Prepare dinner landed on Haaland’s left ankle within the 61st minute, forcing the striker to depart the pitch.
Talking in Tuesday’s press convention, Guardiola addressed the rising listing of accidents within the squad: “Generally there are years when these sorts of issues occur. I might say that it might have been totally different if it was the tip of the season. So, with all of the accidents now we have had this season, I’m so sorry for them and for Erling as properly.“
The Metropolis boss then revealed the timeline given by the membership’s medical workers: “I want him restoration, as rapidly as doable after which come again. The medical doctors informed me between 5 and 7 weeks. So hopefully, for the tip of season and FIFA Membership World Cup, he shall be prepared.”
Haaland is predicted to overlook a collection of essential fixtures, together with matches towards Leicester Metropolis, Manchester United, Crystal Palace, Everton, and a probably pivotal conflict towards Nottingham Forest—one in every of Metropolis’s direct rivals for a UEFA Champions League spot.
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The timing of the harm is unlucky, however Guardiola stays hopeful. If all goes to plan, Haaland ought to return in time for the run-in and the distinguished Membership World Cup, set to kick off in mid-June.
Guardiola faces problem of changing Haaland
“We are going to discover a answer for the gamers now we have and totally different abilities and qualities. We don’t have one other participant together with his abilities or particular qualities, we all know that. However now we have to adapt,” Guardiola mentioned when requested how he plans to manage with out his prime scorer.
Changing Haaland isn’t any easy job. With JuliAn Alvarez bought final summer season, Metropolis lacks a real backup striker. The one pure alternative within the squad is Omar Marmoush, a ahead with a totally totally different profile to the Norwegian.
One other doable choice is to revert to a system used previously, the place Guardiola deployed Kevin De Bruyne as a false 9. Nevertheless, the Belgian’s present health and type elevate questions on whether or not he can constantly fill that position.
“For a few years, we’ve performed with other ways up entrance and it depends upon the qualities of the gamers. We’re going to attempt to discover one other answer,” Guardiola added. Regardless of Guardiola’s optimism, changing a participant who has scored 30 objectives in 40 video games this season shall be one in every of his hardest tactical challenges but.
