Update: Ederson, Haaland – Man City injury latest and return dates as five players set to miss FA Cup semi-final News

Manchester City take on Nottingham Forest at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final this weekend

Manchester City head into their weekend FA Cup semi-final with Nottingham Forest buoyed by a last gasp 2-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa.

Mathues Nunes scored in the dying seconds to lift City above Sunday’s opponents and into third in the table, albeit having played a game more. Forest and City are competing with Newcastle United, Chelsea and Villa for three spots in next season’s Champions League and the Blues are now well placed to secure one of them.

They will hope to also finish the season with silverware by lifting the FA Cup but if they are to beat Forest and then return to Wembley to win a final next month they will have to do so without a clutch of senior stars. Here’s how the injury situation looks at the Etihad.

Ederson

Injury: Unknown

The keeper was forced off in the second half of the win over Crystal Palace and remains a doubt for Forest. It remains unclear when he returns to action, with Guardiola saying ahead of the game at Everton: “He is not available for tomorrow. I don’t know [longer term]. But for that game is not ready.”

The Brazilian was not involved against Villa.

Possible return date: Unknown

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.