2025-05-02T03:00:00Z

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Haaland, Rodri, Ederson - Man City injury news and return dates ahead of Wolves clash A look at City's injury situation ahead of the visit of Wolves to the Etihad Stadium Erling Haaland was forced off injured against Bournemouth Manchester City welcome in-form Wolves to the Etihad Stadium this evening as they look to maintain their place in the Premier League's top five. Doing so would secure Champions League qualification next season but they will have to overcome a Wolves side who have won their last six consecutive matches. ‌ City are unbeaten in eight matches themselves but they will have to secure the victory they need without a number of key players. ‌ Here is a look at the current City injury situation. Erling Haaland Injury: Ankle Haaland was forced off in the FA Cup quarter-final tie with Bournemouth with an ankle injury. However, he has been back on the training pitch this week. Article continues below And after initially ruling him out of the visit of Wolves, Guardiola has confirmed they will make a judgement over whether he will be included in the squad. "I need to speak with the doctors and physios. The last game, for example, against Forest he said ‘I’m not ready’," Guardiola said on Thursday. "When he feels ready (and) the doctor says yes… We will talk after the training session before this game." ‌ Possible return date: Wolves (H) - Friday, May 2 Rodri Injury: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) The Ballon d'Or winner was seen back in full training this week after being out injured since September but Guardiola has urged caution over when he will be able to return to action. ‌ "We are really pleased that Rodri and Erling are back. The moment a doctor says he can start to play minutes, after that he will start to play minutes," Guardiola said in his pre-match press conference. "It has been a difficult injury, 7-11 months the doctors said. He feels really good making sessions but we have to avoid making a step backwards and injured again. One training session, another one, after that feel better. When the doctor says he feels better [he will play]." Possible return date: May ‌ Ederson Injury: Unknown The goalkeeper was forced off in the second half of the win over Crystal Palace and while he wasn't in the side who beat Forest, Guardiola welcomed him back to the bench at Wembley. He could be back in the team against Wolves on Friday. Speaking ahead of the trip to Wembley, Guardiola said: "We’ll see. [He] is coming back training a little bit. But I don't know if he’ll be ready for this game, hopefully the next one." ‌ Possible return date: Wolves (H) - Friday, May 2. Nathan Ake Injury: Foot The defender was forced off at half-time against Plymouth with another injury in a season of knocks and issues both for the Dutchman and the defence as a whole. Guardiola confirmed he would be out for up to 11 weeks after undergoing surgery on a foot injury. ‌ "Ten to eleven weeks, they said. When it is surgery, it is pretty serious and something wrong happened," Guardiola said of Ake. "He struggled a lot this season with the problems in his feet and it happened." Possible return date: vs Bournemouth (H) - Sunday, May 18 Oscar Bobb Injury: Hamstring ‌ Bobb has a minor hamstring injury. He is expected back before the end of the season. The news was originally confirmed by Norway boss Stale Solbakken, who said Bobb has picked up a 'minor injury', when he told NRK: "He has suffered another minor injury. I don't know anything about the time perspective, but it is not a serious injury." Norway team doctor Ola Sand did not deny the injury, telling the publication: "He is a Manchester City player, and they can inform about it if they want." ‌ Possible return date: Unknown John Stones Injury: Thigh Stones was forced off after just eight minutes against Real Madrid earlier this year and it was feared he could require surgery and be sidelined for the rest of the season. But Guardiola offered a positive update recently and believes he could return before the end of the season. Article continues below Possible return date: May.