Erling Haaland injury scare after Manchester City's win against Ipswich
Erling Haaland limped off with a foot injury after scoring twice in Manchester City's 3-2 victory over Ipswich. Manager Enzo Maresca is monitoring his status.
Manchester City have been left concerned over the fitness of Erling Haaland after the forward limped off during their 3-2 Premier League victory against Ipswich.
Haaland was crucial to the result, scoring a brace to reach 12 goals for the season across all competitions. However, the Norwegian appeared to sustain a foot injury just moments before the final whistle after catching the underside of Jack Clarke's boot. He was observed limping heavily into the tunnel after the match.
Manager Enzo Maresca now faces a dilemma regarding the striker's workload. Having already played 14 times for club and country this season, Maresca had previously indicated that the forward would need a period of rest. The recent setback makes this decision even more pressing.
Despite the injury news, the win marked a significant milestone, as City secured their seventh consecutive victory to maintain a 100 per cent record under Maresca. The result moves them six points clear of title rivals Arsenal at the top of the table.
The club is now awaiting updates on Haaland's condition ahead of a demanding schedule. City host AEK Athens in the Champions League on Thursday, followed by an away fixture against Aston Villa next weekend.