Erling Haaland promised "I'll be back" after the Manchester City striker learned he will be sidelined for seven weeks with an ankle injury.
Haaland limped off during the second half of City's 2-1 win at Bournemouth in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Sunday.
The Norway star had missed a penalty and scored his 30th goal of the season before being hurt in a challenge with Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook.
City boss Pep Guardiola on Tuesday revealed Haaland would miss the majority of the remainder of the season, saying: "The doctors told me between five and seven weeks, so hopefully for the end of the season and the Club World Cup he will be ready."
PEP 💬 (On Erling Haaland's fitness) The doctors told me between five and seven weeks [out].
— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 1, 2025
So hopefully for the end of season and FIFA Club World Cup he will be ready. pic.twitter.com/N8acuLgkYS
Haaland responded to his injury blow on Instagram on Wednesday, posting a message that read: "I'll be back" – a quote made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger's character in the Terminator movies – accompanied by a flexed biceps emoji.
The post also featured a photo of the 24-year-old with his left foot in a protective boot and each arm raised holding up a crutch.
I’ll be back 💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/wvo7CaAR2y
— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) April 2, 2025
Haaland's absence is a major setback to City's hopes of securing qualification for the Champions League.
Haaland will miss Sunday's derby at Manchester United in the Premier League, as well as the FA Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest on April 26 or 27.
The FA Cup final takes place on 17 May, a day short of seven weeks after he suffered the injury.
City's final Premier League game is at Fulham on 25 May, with their first match in the Club World Cup against Wydad Casablanca being played on 18 June.