Erling Haaland is currently dealing with a minor training injury , and there is no clear official timetable yet for how long he will be out.

What we know right now

  • Before Man City’s recent match at Leeds (late February 2026), Pep Guardiola said Haaland picked up a “little injury” in training and was not fit for that game.
  • Guardiola was directly asked how long Haaland would be out and replied: “I don’t know,” making it clear there is no confirmed return date yet.
  • Reports around the Leeds match note that it is a minor knee issue from training, and that he missed the match at Elland Road because of it.
  • Some reporting suggests there is possibility he could be back as soon as the next league game (Nottingham Forest in midweek), but this is framed as a possibility rather than a guarantee.

So, in forum-speak: right now it’s a “day‑to‑day / short-term knock” situation, not a confirmed multi‑week layoff.

Context: his past recent injuries

  • In early 2025, Haaland suffered a left ankle injury and was ruled out for up to seven weeks , missing a run of matches at the business end of the season.
  • That longer absence is separate from this current 2026 issue; it just shows City are quite cautious with him when there is any bone or ankle concern.

So, how long will Haaland be out?

Given the current information:

  1. The club and Guardiola are calling it a “little” or “small” injury, not serious.
  1. Guardiola has explicitly said he does not know the exact timeline.
  1. Credible reports say there is a realistic chance he returns as early as the next match or shortly after.

Realistically, forums and fans are treating this as:

  • Likely: short-term absence (1–2 games).
  • Uncertain: Anything beyond that, until City or Guardiola give a firmer medical update.

Mini forum-style take

“Haaland out, but sounds more precaution than crisis. Pep’s playing it vague as usual – could be back midweek, could be a bit longer, but nothing like the 7‑week ankle saga last year.”

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.