Manchester City star Erling Haaland has been pictured free from his protective boot but still using a crutch as he attempts to recover from his ankle injury. The Norwegian superstar was spotted with girlfriend Isabell Haugseng and their young son, born late last year, in the sunshine of Marbella.

Haaland has been ruled out for a number of weeks after picking up the issue during his side's FA Cup quarter-final victory over Bournemouth. City have since prevailed over Leicester City thanks to goals from Jack Grealish and Omar Marmoush in the striker's absence, but their remains hope he could return for the end of 2024/25 and the Club World Cup.

The 24-year-old appears to be taking the time to relax with his young family, and was spotted enjoying brunch in the Spanish city. City's top goalscorer was just making use of one crutch in his right hand as he manoeuvred and there was no sign of additional support being required for his ankle.

The ex-Borussia Dortmund ace appeared comfortable and was dressed casually in a Nike shirt and socks, a pair of shorts and a Supreme baseball cap.

Haaland's manager, Pep Guardiola lamented his striker's expected recovery timeline ahead of the win over Leicester. The Catalan coach explained his side would have to adapt as they do not possess a like-for-like replacement.

Guardiola said: “Sometimes these kind of things happen. With all the injuries we’ve had this season, we’re so sorry for them and for Erling as well.

"The doctors told me it will be between five and seven weeks. We don’t have another player with his specific skills or qualities, we know that, so we have to adapt."