Manchester City have been dealt a major injury blow with Erling Haaland set for a spell on the sidelines.
Haaland suffered an ankle injury during City's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final win at Bournemouth on Sunday.
The striker had just scored his 30th goal of the season to equalise when he was hurt in a challenge with Cherries midfielder Lewis Cook.
City say Haaland underwent initial tests on his ankle on Monday and will now see a specialist to determine the full extent of the injury.
Pep Guardiola's side, still facing a battle to qualify for next season's Champions League as they sit in fifth place in the Premier League behind third-placed Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, who are fourth, face matches against Leicester City and Manchester United this week.
They then have a visit from Crystal Palace and a trip to Everton before their FA Cup semi-final against Forest, at Wembley on April 26.
The only timeframe City could give for Haaland's recovery was that he should be fit before the end of the season.
A statement on City's website read: "Erling underwent initial tests in Manchester on Monday morning and will now seek specialist consultation to confirm the full extent of the injury.
"Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain a full prognosis. The expectation is that Erling will be fit in time to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summer's FIFA Club World Cup.
"Everyone at the club wishes Erling a speedy recovery."
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