Erling Haaland has been one of the best players of this season with a huge number of goals. The Norwegian has impressed one and all in his debut season with the English club as they look to win the treble. But having a fit Haaland for the FA Cup final on Saturday will be important for the PL Champions.
Man City has recently been crowned the PL Champions after winning the two-horse race against Arsenal. Haaland was pivotal for them in this race as he won the Golden Boot as well as the Player of the Season with 36 goals, breaking several records.
Haaland has been compared with the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with the super form he is in. But to replicate the two superstars, he would need great consistency and fitness.
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The Norwegian is currently fit and firing to go against Manchester United in the FA Cup final. City would be banking on him as Pep Guardiola recently raised doubts about the availability of Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Manuel Akanji, and Ruben Dias.
United would want to keep Haaland silent after already suffering hugely at his hands. The former Borussia Dortmund striker scored a hat trick in his first-ever Manchester derby as City hammered United 6-3.
List of injuries Erling Haaland suffered in the 2022-23 season
Haaland will be a huge contender for the Ballon d’Or if Man City can win the treble. His superb form was possible because of his fitness as the striker was injured only twice during the whole season.
Erling Braut Haaland will miss the games against Spain and Georgia due to a groin injury 🚨🔵🇳🇴 #MCFC
Haaland has left the Norway squad, as official FA statement announced. pic.twitter.com/iAbvgZQZuu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 21, 2023
His first injury in Man City colors came in October as he suffered a bruised ligament. He suffered this injury during a game against Borussia Dortmund and was sidelined for 9 days. This caused him to miss a couple of crucial games for City in the PL and the UCL.
Haaland suffered another minor injury during the international break in March. This injury sidelined him for 13 days as he pulled out of Norway’s International games and returned to Manchester.
These were the only two injuries that Haaland suffered this season as he helped Man City win the PL and reach two finals. He has been prone to injuries during his Dortmund days but this hasn’t been the case at City. The striker would be rearing to go out and help his side win their 7th FA Cup final on Saturday against rivals, United.