Erling Haaland twists ankle in Man City rout of Bournemouth

Erling Haaland was substituted at half-time in Manchester City’s 6-1 win towards Bournemouth on Saturday after twisting an ankle.

City supervisor Pep Guardiola mentioned he withdrew the striker as a precaution, however it was too quickly to inform if Haaland could be accessible for Tuesday’s Champions League recreation towards Young Boys.

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“Twist in the ankle. We didn’t want to take risks with him. He didn’t feel comfortable,” Guardiola mentioned. “He’ll be back maybe Tuesday, but maybe next Sunday.”

Haaland pulled up in discomfort when making a run in the field in the primary half. City didn’t affirm which ankle the Norway striker harm.

Haaland has scored 13 objectives in all competitions this season, together with two in final week’s 3-0 win towards Manchester United.

He hit the publish with a header earlier than being substituted towards Bournemouth.

Jérémy Doku impressed City to a win, scoring one and creating 4 extra because the defending Premier League champions moved to the highest of the desk.