Manchester City's hopes have been shattered. The injury of the team's ace, 'scoring machine'Elling Holan (25), was not a minor one.
A detailed examination revealed that the condition was serious. It's almost like a season outweight. Manchester City's season-ending strategy has become inevitable.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola himself announced the results of Holan's detailed examination. This is because it was an unprecedented interest. All eyes of the British local media were fixed with Holan's ankle.
Guardiola said in a press conference on the afternoon of the 1st (Korean time) that "As a result of a detailed examination of Holan's ankle, he was diagnosed with being unable to play for a minimum of five to a maximum of seven weeks."," he said heavily. The result was reversed in just one day. Earlier in the day, it was predicted that the condition could be fine.
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| Manchester City Elling Holan wearing ankle brace and crutches. British media The Sun article capture |
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In fact, Manchester City released the results of the first examination of Holan's injury on its website earlier in the day. Here, Manchester City underwent an initial examination of Holan's injured ankle in Manchester on the morning of the 31st. "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."
So far, it was understood that Holan's injury was not so serious. However, during the expert's examination, it was later revealed that Holan's ankle was not in good condition.
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 of last month.
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, he did his part right after the start of the second half. He scored an equalizer in four minutes to earn 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.
There was only a moment of joy. 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.
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After the game, Holan was seen leaving the stadium wearing large ankle protection equipment and with crutches. This has raised concerns about 'Season Out'. However, the club announced in the first announcement that `I expect my condition to improve soon,' and it was considered that the injury was not as severe as expected.
However, a detailed examination revealed that it took up to seven weeks for ankle rehabilitation, which was a major injury equivalent to a season out. If Holan rehabilitates for seven weeks, he will not be able to come out from round 30 to round 37 of the EPL, including the semifinals of the FA Cup. He may return to the match against Fulham on May 26, the final match of the EPL.
It doesn't make much of a difference to call it 'Season Out'. It also means that Manchester City is facing a major crisis. Manchester City ranks fifth with 48 points (14 wins, 6 draws, 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. Currently, EPL is No. 1 in the UEFA league, so there is a possibility that it will earn one more berth.
But I can't rest assured that I'm in fifth place. The pursuers came up to the chin. 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.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
