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Elling Holan's 2024-2025 season is virtually over.
Manchester City won 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the 2024-2025 FA Cup against Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England on the 31st (Korea time). With this victory, Manchester City will advance to the semi-finals of the FA Cup and face Nottingham Forest.
Holan, who scored a decisive equalizer on the day, was injured. In the 11th minute of the second half, Holan collapsed as he was shocked across his legs during the competition. Holan felt something wrong with his body, and medical staff were eventually put in. Holan went back into the stadium but immediately collapsed and demanded a replacement.
After the game, Holan was seen leaving the stadium with a cast on his ankle. Using crutches and wearing casts are a sign that the injury prognosis may not be good. First of all, Manchester City said on its official website that "Holan suffered an ankle injury. Has had an initial examination in Manchester, and will undergo specialist consultation to determine the extent of the injury. Holan is expected to recover enough to play more roles for the rest of the season, including the FIFA Club World Cup,' he said, announcing cautiously that the injury may not be as big as he thought.
Manchester City's hopes have come to nothing. At a press conference ahead of the league's schedule against Leicester City on the 3rd, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was asked about Holan's injury, saying, `The doctors needed about five to seven weeks. I hope Holan will be ready at the end of the season and for the FIFA Club World Cup."
In other words, Holan will return in early May at the earliest. This season's English Premier League (EPL) schedule will be completed at the end of May. The Club World Cup begins in mid-June. Holan is expected to be able to play only the last game of the league if his recovery from injury is delayed.
Guardiola said "I'm sorry for all the injuries. I hope Holan will also be back as soon as possible. There is no player with such skills and special skills. But we have to adapt. We will find solutions for players with different skills and qualities"I'll make sure I don't feel Holan's void as much as possible."
But it's not easy. Holan is an irreplaceable player this season. Manchester City has no player to play for a player who scored 21 goals and 3 assists in 28 league games. There is newly recruited Omar Marmusch, but he is a different type of player than Holan. The absence of Holan is very painful because Manchester City is suffering from a severe slump in other second-line resources except Holan this season.
Manchester City, which is seeking to enter fourth place in the league and win the FA Cup, is properly on alert.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
