Erling Haaland has raised concerns about a potential injury after he was seen leaving the Vitality Stadium in a protective boot.
The Manchester City forward, who scored in the game, was seen on crutches as he left the stadium, causing worry for Pep Guardiola and the team ahead of crucial upcoming matches.
Haaland, aged 24, scored at the beginning of the second half, compensating for a missed penalty in the first half.
He was forced to leave the pitch around the 60th minute, appearing to have sustained an ankle injury.
Despite attempting to continue playing, the discomfort was too great, leading to his substitution with Omar Marmoush.
Later, Haaland was seen exiting the stadium with a large protective boot on his left leg.
He needed crutches to reach the team bus, which casts a shadow over his availability for upcoming matches.
When questioned about the severity of the injury, Guardiola stated his uncertainty, mentioning he hadn`t yet spoken with Haaland or the medical staff and further assessment was needed.
Earlier in the season, Haaland had missed two games due to a knee injury, but otherwise, he has been in excellent scoring form.
He has scored 21 goals in 28 Premier League matches and 8 goals in 9 European matches.
Manchester City`s 2-1 comeback victory keeps their FA Cup hopes alive, offering a chance for silverware this season.
After a disappointing season where they are unlikely to retain their Premier League title and have been eliminated from the Champions League, the FA Cup remains a significant target.
Omar Marmoush, the January signing, became the hero on Sunday, scoring the winning goal immediately after entering the game as a substitute.
His goal secured a comeback victory for City after they had fallen behind to a goal from Evanilson.
Manchester City is set to participate in the revamped Club World Cup this summer, and Guardiola is hoping to move past the challenges of the 2024/25 season.
Guardiola expressed that his team may not deserve the substantial prize money associated with winning, given their underperformance in the Premier League title defense this season.
He mentioned that any bonuses from winning are for the club and staff, but in his view, the team`s performance this season does not warrant personal bonuses.
