Update: Ederson, Foden, Haaland – Man City injury latest and return dates as hope offered News

Manchester City take on Everton in the Premier League this afternoon.

Manchester City could be without six senior stars for the Premier League trip to Everton this afternoon – but Phil Foden is set to return.

Foden sat out the win over Crystal Palace last time out but will be back in the fold after returning to training this week. Manuel Akanji is also back on the grass but is not yet ready to return although the defender is getting closer to full fitness.

Erling Haaland has also teased a return after posting pictures of him stepping up his recovery. It means City could be set for some welcome injury news before the campaign is out as they chase a Champions League place and success in the FA Cup.

Phil Foden

Injury: Unknown

Foden missed City’s game with Palace having come off in the Manchester derby with a knock that saw him limp down the tunnel.

But Guardiola confirmed the playmaker has returned to training and he will be available

Expected return date: Everton (A) April 19

Ederson

Injury: Unknown

The ‘keeper was forced off in the second half of the win over Crystal Palace and will not be fit for the trip to Goodison Park. It remains unclear when he returns to action, with Guardiola saying: “He is not available for tomorrow. I don’t know [longer term]. But for that game is not ready.”

Possible return date: May

Erling Haaland

Injury: Ankle

Haaland was forced off in the FA Cup quarter-final tie with Bournemouth. The Blues are hopeful he will play again this term.

A City statement read: “Manchester City FC can confirm that Erling Haaland has suffered an injury to his left ankle. The Norwegian striker sustained the injury during Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final victory away at AFC Bournemouth.

“Erling underwent initial tests in Manchester on Monday morning and will now seek specialist consultation to confirm the full extent of the injury. Assessment remains ongoing to ascertain a full prognosis. The expectation is that Erling will be fit in time to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.

“Everyone at the club wishes Erling a speedy recovery”

But he is stepping up his own recovery, posting clips of his work in the gym at the City Football Academy looking in good spirits.

Possible return date: May

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

Rodri

Injury: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

Rodri has been working hard on his recovery. Guardiola teased a possible return ahead of the FA Cup win over Plymouth and the midfielder was on the pitch at the Etihad going through a few drills.

He has taken part in an individual training session at the CFA but despite his ambitions to play again before the end of the season and Guardiola’s comments, a return is not thought to be imminent. The Club World Cup in June could be a possible target for his return.

Possible return date: May/June.

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 month.

Possible return date: April/May.

Manuel Akanji

Injury: Adductor

Akanji faced an extended spell on the sidelines after tearing his adductor muscle in the 3-2 defeat to Madrid at the Etihad Stadium. He was forced off at half-time and Guardiola anticipates he should return before the end of the month.

He has now returned to training but is not yet ready to return to action.

Possible return date: Late April