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As Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest on Sunday at Wembley the move of Rico Lewis into midfield did catch the eye. Lewis showed that going forward, his future lies as a midfielder.

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'Injuries a challenge, not a disaster': Pep's Man City ready for Champions League fight

Pep Guardiola has insisted that his Manchester City side are ready for the challenge of trying to secure Champions League football for next season despite enduring an injury-hit campaign.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 2

Manchester City vs Leicester City: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

Manchester City take on Leicester City tonight at the Etihad Stadium. Tonight’s match is a crucial fixture in City’s chase to secure Champions League qualification for next season.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / March 24

Manchester City defender offers himself to Real Madrid

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji is reportedly to be interested in making a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer, and he has his eyes set on joining Real Madrid.

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Nottingham Forest News / Esteemed Kompany / March 4

Yet another Manchester City defender has surgery on a troublesome foot injury

Manchester City have dealt with injuries to their centre-backs all season long. It has been an ailment that hasn’t allowed the world champions to have any continuity in their defence during the 24/25 campaign.

Soccer News / The Kop Times / February 21

Match Preview- Manchester City vs Liverpool

The Premier League leaders and the defending champion will face off as Liverpool battles Manchester City at Emirates Stadium in the crucial Premier League game.

Manchester City’s new signings may have a key role to play for the remainder of this season

We saw Manuel Akanji and Jack Grealish join Manchester City’s injury list during City’s defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday evening. As every game passes by we see Pep Guardiola’s side pick up a fresh injury concern.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / February 14

Injury concerns pile up for Manchester City but they simply must overcome the issue

Manchester City picked up a host of fresh injury concerns during their 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday. Manuel Akanji and Jack Grealish had to be substituted during the game due it injury.

Manchester City News / ESPN / February 14

Man City defender Akanji to undergo surgery

Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will be out for 8-10 weeks following an injury sustained in their clash with Real Madrid and will undergo surgery on Saturday.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / February 13

Manuel Akanji is set for a spell on the sidelines in a fresh injury blow for Manchester City

Coming out of Manchester City’s 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid Pep Guardiola’s side picked up two fresh injury concerns. Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji both had to be substituted due to injury during the game at the Etihad.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / February 13

If nothing else the fight is still in this Manchester City squad

Watching Manchester City go down 3-2 to Real Madrid on Tuesday evening was a frustrating experience. At 2-1 up in the 85th minute, Pep Guardiola’s side shouldn’t have thrown the game away.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / February 12

Manchester City picked up two fresh injury concerns against Real Madrid

It wouldn’t be a Manchester City match if there wasn’t a fresh injury concern to arise from it. During their 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in their Champions League knockout phase play-off tie Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji had to be substituted due to injury.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / February 11

Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

Manchester City take on Real Madrid tonight at the Etihad. Tonight’s match is the first leg of the Champions League knockout play-off round tie between the two teams.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / February 6

Manchester City need Manuel Akanji to return to his best as soon as possible

It is no secret that injuries have decimated Manchester City’s defence this season. Even now Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias are out due to injury. Although, there is some hope that the pair are nearing a return to the pitch.

Arsenal FC News / NBC Sports / February 2

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Aston Villa News / Esteemed Kompany / January 27

It appears that Manchester City will sign a midfielder we just don’t know who yet

Last week a report from Paul Hirst for The Times suggested that John Stones or Manuel Akanji could be tried in midfield for Manchester City. So far Pep Guardiola’s side are yet to sign a midfielder in the January transfer window.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / January 24

Manuel Akanji and John Stones in midfield simply won’t work as they’re both not fit enough to play the role

Ever since Rodri went down with an ACL injury against Arsenal in September there has been a hole in Manchester City’s midfield. So far Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva and Rico Lewis have been asked to step into Rodri’s shoes.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / January 14

Manchester City vs Brentford: Latest City injury news and predicted City starting eleven

Following on from their 8-nil FA Cup third-round tie win over Salford City Manchester City return to Premier League action when they take on Brentford.

Manchester City News / Sporting News / December 27

Manuel Akanji reveals Pep Guardiola's message to struggling Man City stars

Manchester City have won just one of their past 13 games in all competitions after the 1-1 Boxing Day draw against Everton in the Premier League. What is Pep Guardiola telling his players?

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / December 26

The starting lineups are in ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Everton

Manchester City and Everton have confirmed their starting lineups for today’s Premier League fixture at the Etihad Stadium. It is another crucial game for Pep Guardiola’s side as they look to arrest their recent slide.

Manchester City News / Total Apex Sports / September 16

Man City’s Genius Could Retire At 30

Man City superstar Manuel Akanji joked about the possibility of hanging up his boots at just 30 due to the relentless schedule of matches in the elite football calendar.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / April 23, 2024

Premier League best bets: Who will survive the mid-week fixture pile-up?

Matchday 35 will roll around next Saturday as usual, but before we get there, we've got some unfinished business to handle in the middle of the week: six unplayed fixtures left over from Matchday 29 in March.

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Manchester City News / Last Word On Sports / March 26, 2024

Massive Blow for Manchester City as 'Brilliant' Player Suffers Injury

Manchester City might have to play against Arsenal without one of their key defenders. Manuel Akanji is set for an early return from international duty after picking up an injury.

Rennes News / Esteemed Kompany / January 8, 2024

An injury to Manuel Akanji sours Manchester City’s win over Huddersfield Town

An injury to Manuel Akanji was the only sour note of Manchester City’s 5-nil win over Huddersfield Town at the Etihad Stadium. The champions cruised to an emphatic victory in the FA Cup third-round tie.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / November 28, 2023

Watch: Route one pass and a Akanji mistake sees Man City fall behind in Champions League clash

Man City have fallen behind in their Champions League clash with RB Leipzig courtesy of a goal from Lois Openda. As expected, the Premier League champions have dominated possession and have created the most chances, but Pep Guardiola’s side find themselves 1-0 down.