Manchester City Faces Another Injury Setback as Manuel Akanji Suffers Knock

Manchester City Faces Another Injury Setback as Manuel Akanji Suffers Knock

Manchester City, the reigning Premier League champions, are grappling with yet another injury setback as their defender Manuel Akanji sustains a knock during international duty with Switzerland.

The timing couldn’t be worse as City prepares to face Arsenal in a crucial league encounter this upcoming weekend.

 

Akanji, a stalwart in the City defensive line, incurred the injury while representing Switzerland in a friendly match against Ireland in Dublin on Tuesday evening.

 

As a consequence, he will be sidelined for the crucial fixture, adding to City’s mounting injury concerns.

 

Despite being only 28 years old, Akanji has emerged as a linchpin in Pep Guardiola’s tactical setup, featuring prominently in City’s campaign this season.

 

Notably, he has started in 19 out of the 28 league matches, underscoring his significance to the team’s defensive solidity.

 

The absence of Akanji poses a significant challenge for Guardiola, who must now strategize to overcome this setback and ensure defensive stability ahead of the clash with Arsenal.

 

As City navigates through the final stretch of the season, the resilience of their squad depth will be put to the ultimate test.