Man City’s injury news and return dates in advance of the FA Cup semi-final include Ederson, Haaland, and Rodri.

Man City’s injury news and return dates in advance of the FA Cup semi-final include Ederson, Haaland, and Rodri. On Sunday afternoon, Manchester City will travel to the capital to face Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. City has now advanced to their seventh consecutive FA Cup semi-final, and they are now attempting to reach their third consecutive FA Cup final.

 

 

 

However, they will be facing Nottingham Forest, who have emerged as the unexpected surprise of the Premier League season and are currently in a competitive race with City to secure a spot in the Champions League for the following season. Both clubs will temporarily suspend their ambitions this weekend in order to concentrate on advancing one step closer to obtaining a trophy.

 

 

 

 

However, City will be unable to accomplish this feat due to the absence of several critical players who are currently injured. The most recent injury situation at the Etihad Stadium is as follows. In the second half of the victory over Crystal Palace, the custodian was compelled to leave the pitch and his status for the FA Cup semi-final remain uncertain. Guardiola stated, “We shall see,” prior to the journey to Wembley.

 

 

 

 

[He] is returning to do a small amount of training. However, I am uncertain as to whether he will be prepared for this game; I am optimistic that the subsequent one will be. Wolves (H) may return on Friday, May 2. Erling Haaland Ankle injury Haaland was compelled to leave the match against Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals due to an ankle injury. The Blues are optimistic that he will return to the pitch this season.

 

 

 

 

However, he is accelerating his recovery by posting videos of his workouts at the City Football Academy’s gym and appearing to be in high spirits.Guardiola acknowledged that he is experiencing an improvement in his health prior to the Forest match, but he is still limited to individual tasks. Guardiola clarified, “He is experiencing an improvement in his condition.”

 

 

 

 

“I previously stated that I am uncertain as to when he will return.” It is not a comfortable injury… He is gradually improving. Nevertheless, he does not participate in team training; however, we will observe his progress. Potential return date: May The Dutchman and the defence as a whole have experienced a season of injuries and setbacks,

 

 

 

 

and the defender was forced to leave the game against Plymouth at halftime due to an additional injury. After undergoing surgery for a foot injury, Guardiola declared that he would be unavailable for a period of up to 11 weeks. “They estimated that it would take ten to eleven weeks.” “When it is surgery, it is a serious matter, and something went wrong,” Guardiola stated of Ake.

 

 

 

 

“He encountered numerous challenges this season due to his foot issues, and they ultimately manifested.” Potential return date: Sunday, May 18, for the match against Bournemouth (H).Rodri Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury Rodri has been diligently pursuing his recovery. Guardiola hinted at a potential return prior to the FA Cup victory over Plymouth, and the midfielder was observed conducting a few exercises on the pitch at the Etihad.

 

 

 

 

Rodri has been training with the team in an effort to defy the initial diagnosis of his ACL injury and return to action before the conclusion of the season, Guardiola disclosed prior to the Forest match. Although the midfielder has not participated in every session with his teammates, he has worked with them to maintain the possibility of making the FA Cup Final if City defeat Nottingham Forest on Sunday.