Haaland to Miss Up to Seven Weeks, Confirms Man City’s Guardiola

• Apr 01, 2025

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been ruled out for up to seven weeks due to injury, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. His absence is a major setback for City as they continue their fight for the Premier League title.

Guardiola announced the news while discussing the team’s competitiveness in past seasons. "In the past, except for the first season we were together, and one season when Liverpool were extremely strong and we could not compete with them, all the time we were there to fight for the Premier League," he said.

Haaland’s injury comes at a crucial time for City, who are battling for the top spot in the league. The Norwegian striker has been a key player for the team, scoring crucial goals and providing a strong attacking presence. His absence will put more pressure on other forwards to step up in the coming matches.

With Haaland expected to be out for up to seven weeks, City will have to adjust their attacking strategy. Guardiola may rely more on players like Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden to fill the gap. The manager will also need to find ways to maintain the team’s attacking power without their star striker.

The Premier League season is at a critical stage, and Haaland’s absence could have a significant impact on City’s title hopes. The club will be hoping for a quick recovery so he can return in time for the final stretch of the season.

City fans will be eager to see how the team copes without Haaland in the coming weeks. Guardiola’s ability to adapt to this challenge will be key as the team continues to compete at the highest level.