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Thank God. The 'scoring machine' wasn't that broken. After some repairs, it is expected to operate normally again.
It was revealed that the ankle injury of England Premier League Manchester City's 'scoring machine'Elling Holan (24) was not so serious as initially feared. The Manchester City club made an official announcement.
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Manchester City received an initial examination of the injured ankle in Manchester on the morning of the 31st through the club's official website on the 1st (Korea time). "We will then seek professional counseling for an overall diagnosis of the injury. The diagnosis will continue to be made to determine the overall prognosis, but it is expected that he will soon be in good condition enough to play in the rest of the season, including the FIFA Club World Cup in the summer."
In short, it means that the degree of injury is not very serious. After recovering his condition through treatment and rehabilitation, he is expected to be able to return to normal again in the rest of the season. For Manchester City, it is a big crisis. This is because the schedule of the remaining games of the season is very important.
Holan injured his left ankle during a 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth in the quarterfinals of the English FA Cup in 2024-2025 season at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, on the 31st.
Holan, who started as a one-top striker on the day, made a rare mistake in the 13th minute of the first half when he missed a penalty kick. Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams committed a handball foul in the penalty area, and the referee declared a penalty (PK). Holan came out as a kicker and shot down the right, but Bournemouth starting goalkeeper Keva Arrizabalaga saved it.
Since then, Holan has shown signs of contraction. Manchester City also finished the first half with a 0-1 draw.
However, in the second half, Holan saved the team by regaining his original 'scoring machine'. In the fourth minute of the second half, he scored an equalizer and achieved the value of his name. Kevin De Bruyne connects forward, and Niko O'Reilly from the left side crosses early to the other side. Holan, who was rushing in from the center, pushed it with his right foot and scored an equalizer. It was a moment of 'scoring monster' name value.
But the joy was only brief, and Holan was immediately injured and replaced. In the 15th minute of the second half, he was caught by an opponent while competing for a ball. Holan complained of pain, and medical staff came into the ground to check his condition. Holan couldn't play any more because of the pain. He was replaced by Omar Marmusi.
After the game, Holan was seen leaving the stadium wearing large ankle protection equipment and with crutches. This has raised concerns about 'Season Out'. Manchester City will face a big crisis if Holan, the team's top scorer, is absent.
In particular, Manchester City is currently unstable in the league. He currently ranks fifth with 48 points (14 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses) as of the 29th round. In addition, it is only one point behind Newcastle in sixth place and Brighton in seventh place (47 points or more). Of course, the team is also one point behind Chelsea (49 points) in fourth place.
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If we want to go to the Champions League next season, we need to secure fourth place over Chelsea. If you look at it leisurely, you can go to the Champions League up to fifth place. This is because EPL is currently ranked No. 1 in the UEFA league.
But I can't rest assured that I'm in fifth place. So, whether it's recapturing the fourth place or fifth place Mercury, Holan is essential for now.
If you are upset by Newcastle or Brighton in the absence of Holan, you will have to suffer the humiliation of not being able to go to the Champions League. If the ranking falls further, the Europa League cannot be guaranteed. In addition, the FA Cup, the only competition with a chance of winning, should be held. Holan's absence means Manchester City's hopes of winning the championship may disappear.
However, as a result of the official examination, this worst situation can be avoided. The Manchester City club wishes all the members of the team a recovery for Holan. We will update the contents of rehabilitation regularly in the future,' he announced.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
