MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Holding crutches and wearing a protective boot, Erling Haaland has vowed “I’ll be back.” The Manchester City striker is expected to be sidelined for up to seven weeks with an ankle injury sustained Sunday in a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals.

Pep Guardiola's side could still claim a trophy this season after forcing passage into the FA Cup semi-finals for a seventh year in a row

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland vows to "be back" after being ruled out for seven weeks with an ankle injury.

Manchester City will be without Erling Haaland against the Foxes as the Norwegian striker recovers from an ankle injury.

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, right, celebrates with his teammate Omar Marmoush after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Brighton and Hove Albion at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson) AP

It is exactly the fixture Manchester City would want after their FA Cup win at Bournemouth, when Pep Guardiola was speaking about his players showing heart and soul, and the desire and passion that they need.