Erling Haaland is facing an indefinite spell out with an ankle injury, but Manchester City have confirmed that they do anticipate the striker returning at some point this season and playing in the Club World Cup.
The Norwegian international was hurt during a challenge by Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook during the second half of Sunday’s dramatic 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win on the south coast in which he scored the equaliser after earlier seeing a penalty saved.
