Striker May Miss Both Young Boys and Chelsea Fixtures Following Ankle Scare

Erling Haaland Injury: Man City Striker a Doubt for Chelsea Match, Pep Guardiola Confirms

Striker May Miss Both Young Boys and Chelsea Fixtures Following Ankle Scare

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Erling Haaland is now a doubt for Manchester City’s upcoming fixtures, including the Champions League clash with Young Boys and the Premier League match against Chelsea, after suffering an ankle injury.

The Norway international was substituted at half-time during Saturday’s 6-1 victory over Bournemouth after twisting his ankle. Pep Guardiola confirmed that the substitution was a precautionary measure, and although Haaland could return for Tuesday’s Champions League game, his availability for next weekend’s match against Chelsea remains uncertain.

“He twisted his ankle. We didn’t want to take risks with him. He didn’t feel comfortable,” Guardiola explained. “He may be back for Tuesday, but maybe next Sunday.”

Haaland had been in excellent form, with 13 goals across all competitions this season, including two in last week’s 3-0 win over Manchester United. He was visibly in discomfort after a run in the box, although the club did not specify which ankle was affected.

Despite Haaland’s early departure, Jeremy Doku starred in City’s dominant win, scoring once and assisting four goals, as the reigning champions climbed to the top of the Premier League standings.