Haaland's Injury Could Benefit Real Madrid, Guardiola is Desperate

Manchester City's season isn't going as Guardiola and his team expected in the summer. Far from the lead in the Premier League, they fell in the round of 16 against Real Madrid in the Champions League. It seems they could only save the season with the FA Cup.

This Sunday, they secured a spot in the semifinals after coming back in their match against Bournemouth. However, they had to pay a heavy price, the injury of their best player, Erling Haaland. An absence that could even devastate Guardiola in the long term.

Guardiola isn't optimistic about Haaland's injury and his recovery time. In a press conference, the Catalan coach confirmed that his ankle injury will keep him from playing for quite some time. "They told me it will be between five and seven weeks," Pep assured when asked.

Undoubtedly, a very significant absence that could keep him off the field until the end of the Premier League. Guardiola pointed out that "we don't have another player with his qualities, we know that." It could be a disaster if he doesn't manage to return quickly at one hundred percent.

Real Madrid Are Very Attentive to Haaland's Injury and His Return

In the world of soccer, injuries are always regrettable, and in Haaland's case, it won't be any different. But Real Madrid know that this could be a very important absence for Manchester City. Especially considering the Club World Cup that takes place this summer.

Everything points to Haaland possibly reappearing at the end of May, so he would indeed make it to the event. However, the big question is whether he will be in good condition to compete. What seems clear is that he will lack the rhythm to be at one hundred percent.

We'll see what happens, but this season continues to take a toll on the physical condition of many players. Haaland has been the latest to fall, at a crucial moment when everything is at stake. The worst part is that it could affect him regarding the last title contested this season.