Manchester City Assess Haaland Foot Injury After Ipswich Double
Manchester City are assessing Erling Haaland after the striker limped off following a late foot problem in the 3-2 Premier League win over Ipswich.
Haaland concern follows decisive Ipswich brace
The Norway forward scored twice to take his total to 12 goals in all competitions this season, but his afternoon ended with an apparent injury scare.
Shortly before full-time, Haaland appeared to catch the bottom of Jack Clarke’s boot with his foot. He reacted in visible pain, gestured in frustration and was later seen limping heavily as he headed down the tunnel.
There has been no confirmed diagnosis, but the incident leaves City facing an immediate decision over their leading scorer’s workload ahead of a packed run of fixtures.
Workload was already a concern
Haaland has made 14 starts for club and country this term, including four appearances for Norway during the international break. Manager Enzo Maresca had already indicated that rest for the forward was under consideration before the Ipswich match.
Maresca said Haaland would likely need time off at some stage, with the striker’s demands continuing to rise across domestic and international football.
Key moments against Ipswich
- Haaland struck twice in City’s 3-2 victory.
- The result extended City’s winning start in the Premier League to seven matches.
- City opened a six-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the table.
- Late in the contest, Haaland suffered a knock to his foot and left the pitch area struggling.
What happens next for City
City host AEK Athens in the Champions League on Thursday before travelling to Aston Villa next weekend. A Carabao Cup tie and another league meeting with Brighton are also scheduled before the end of October.
The Ipswich victory was City’s second league win since the club were found guilty of Premier League financial regulation breaches last month. Their on-pitch response has kept their perfect league record intact, but Haaland’s fitness will now be a major focus before the European fixture.
Key takeaways
- Haaland scored both of City’s goals in the win over Ipswich.
- His tally stands at 12 goals across all competitions.
- The striker has started 14 matches for club and country this season.
- City have won all seven Premier League games and sit six points ahead of Arsenal.
- A fitness update is expected before Thursday’s Champions League match against AEK Athens.
