Impact Akanji told reporters Friday that he is fit to play Saturday, and as expected he's in the starting XI. The center-back is straight back in the first team after being scratched mid-week due to a minor issue.
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Starting as expected Akanji (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth.
Expects to play Saturday Akanji (strain) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Bournemouth, the player told Sky Sports News.
Impact Akanji looks to have shaken off the strain that prevented him from playing Wednesday, as the defender claimed he was fine and would play Saturday. This would be a huge addition to the team, as they are already reeling from injuries all around the club. He will likely see the start if completely fit, with John Stones or Nathan Ake as backup options if Akanji is placed on the bench to begin.
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Late scratch Wednesday Akanji was a late scratch from the lineup Wednesday with a knock, per Peter Fitzpatrick of the Standard.
Impact Akanji is set to be reassessed ahead of Saturday's trip to Bournemouth after he was a late scratch Wednesday with a knock. The move could have also been precautionary as he has played all but one match in all competitions for City, averaging about two clearances per contests while keeping four clearances in 11 matches.
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Assist early on Akanji assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 5-0 win over Sparta Prague.
Impact Akanji found an assist against Prague, with the Swiss defender finding Phil Foden in the third minute for the first goal of the match. This makes his first assist of the season, also being his first goal contribution. He was much more quiet in the defense, only registering two clearances.
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Consistent starter Akanji has started every single match in the Premier League and Champions League before the October international break.
Impact Akanji has been a mainstay in the starting XI since returning from international action with Switzerland. The center-back has been brought off in the second half of the two final matches before the break, but prior to that he was going the full 90. With the international break giving him a chance to rest Akanji should be a consistent starter going forward.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Akanji: Arsenal looking for 'drama' against Manchester City | Pro Soccer Talk
SEPTEMBER 23 • YOUTUBE
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Manuel Akanji enduring 'deep emptiness' after missed penalty consigns Swiss to painful loss at Euro 2024
Once again Switzerland couldn't break through the quarterfinal ceiling at a major tournament.JULY 6
Penalty miss sees Swiss exit Akanji had five clearances in Saturday's 1-1 (6-4) penalty shootout loss versus England.
Impact Akanji missed the only penalty that saw England progress to the semi-final. For the second time this tournament, he made five clearances and completed 105 passes, a personal high for the tournament, although this was in 120 minutes. This was also the second highest on the pitch, only behind Granit Xhaka.
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Fills stat sheet against Italy Akanji created one scoring chance and registered four clearances, two blocks and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Italy.
Impact Akanji had a spotless performance like the rest of the Swiss rearguard, helped by the sterile Italy offense. He has recorded four interceptions, 15 clearances and five blocks in four games.
JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE
Holds starting spot in defense Akanji made 30 appearances (28 starts), notching two goals on 15 shots to go along with 23 interceptions, 42 tackles and 61 clearances.
Impact Akanji maintained a decent presence in the starting XI last season but saw a boost in time this campaign, starting four more times and becoming an everyday sight in the defense. He also saw his best season attacking-wise, notching four goals across all competitions, giving him a new career-high for a season. He should come into City next season holding the same role, likely sharing time with Nathan Ake and John Stones if both remain at the club.
MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Admirable in last start of season Akanji won his lone tackle and logged one clearance during Manchester City's 3-1 win Sunday against West Ham.
Impact Akanji helped Manchester City defensively excel from late-April onward with seven clearances and six tackles won across the team's last six games, during which it conceded only two goals. He finished the 2023-24 Premier League with two goals, 13 chances created, 61 clearances, 28 tackles won, 23 interceptions and 12 blocks across 30 appearances (28 starts). Compared to his debut 2022-23 season with Man City, he improved in every one of the aforementioned categories. Akanji provided a promising level of form going into Euro 2024, when he is expected to be an integral rep for Switzerland.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to go Akanji (undisclosed) is ready to go for Sunday's clash with Arsenal, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Impact Akanji is okay after returning from international duty early. The defender was never in real doubt as his withdrawal from international duty was always expected to be more precautionary. Akanji could be in the starting XI on Sunday with John Stones (groin) and Kyle Walker (hamstring) ruled out.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Withdraws from national team Akanji appears to have picked up a knock during his time with the Swiss national team, per Skysports.com.
Impact Akanji looks to have picked up a blow right before the all-important match against Arsenal, as he returned to City early from his international duties due to a knock. This is not what City was looking for, as John Stones and Kyle Walker have also gone down during the international break. However, Akanji's situation looks to be a little better after only being deemed a knock, although reports of testing are yet to be released, so it is still unsure what he is dealing with or when he will be back. He will most likely still be in doubt for Sunday's match, facing a late fitness test to decide if he makes the team sheet or not.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Scores opening goal Akanji scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against FC Copenhagen.
Impact Akanji was the unsuspecting recipient of the first goal of the match, scoring in the fourth minute off of a Julian Alvarez assist. This was a rare goal for Akanji, although he is making it much more expected, as he now has four goals this season between the UCL and Champions League, tying the same amount he put up in the previous three campaigns combined. He also was decent in the defense during the win, notching one shot, an interception and three clearances.
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Excellent in win Akanji started and played 90 minutes during Tuesday's 6-2 FA Cup win over Luton Town.
Impact Akanji was back in the starting XI after a knock limited him earlier in the month. The center-back has started three matches in a row in all competitions and remains a key piece of the defense heading into a tough Manchester Derby on Sunday.
FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 20 • YOUTUBE
Given spot on bench Akanji (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's contest against Brentford.
Impact Akanji is back on the team sheet as expected, recovering from an undisclosed injury that left him out over the club's past two matches. The defender is used in more of a rotational role, so it should be no surprise to see him line up on the bench in his return. He will most likely find the starting XI in the coming contests after reaching full fitness, continuing to share time with Nathan Ake in the middle of the defense.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to go Akanji (undisclosed) is available for Monday's trip to Brentford, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Manu [Akanji] is back as well. The busy period is here, and the Champions Lea...
Impact Akanji missed out against Burnley on Wednesday but it appears that he is back, whatever the prior concern was. Akanji has been a consistent starter of late, but with John Stones back from a muscular concern Akanji may see a bit more rotation moving forward.
FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Burnley Akanji (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's match against Burnley.
Impact Akanji looked to be an option for Wednesday's contest after returning to training this week but instead, he will stay on the sidelines for another game. With a quick turnaround into Monday's match against Brentford, the club will hope for the defender to shake off the injury by then, returning to play and adding more depth in a busy section of the year,
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Available for selection Akanji (knee) has returned to training and appears to be an option for Wednesday's match against Burnley, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "The most important news is almost all...
Impact Akanji seems to be in line for a return Wednesday, having missed the club's previous match against Newcastle due to a knee issue. This is a decent development for City, as with John Stones also returning this week, the club now only has one injury within the team as they wait on their star man Erling Haaland to return. There is a decent chance we could see Akanji return to the starting XI immediately, with the defender starting in all but three Premier League matches he has been available for this season. However, if not, expect Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake to get the start in the center of the defense, with Akanji most likely earning time off the bench at some point in the contest.
JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Set for a couple weeks on sidelines Akanji (undisclosed) is set to be out for the next couple of weeks and is expected to return sometime at the end of January, according to manager Pep Guardiola, per Ben Dinnery of...
Impact Akanji was not an option for this weekend's win against Newcastle after going down with a knock in the club's FA Cup match against Huddersfield and is now expected to not return till the end of the month, according to manager Pep Guardiola. This is a decent blow for the club that has struggled to keep clean sheets this season, but there shouldn't be much concern with numerous viable options off the bench. He will be scheduled for a return near the end of the month, either against Burnley in the Premier League on Jan. 31 or against Tottenham in the FA Cup on Jan. 26. Until then, expect Nathan Ake, Ruben Dias, Josko Garvdiol and Kyle Walker to get most of the time in the defense, as the club is also without John Stones due to an ankle issue.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Newcastle Akanji (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Newcastle on Saturady.
Impact Akanji misses Saturday's match after suffering the injury during last week's FA Cup fixture with Huddersfield. The defender is replaced in the starting XI by Nathan Ake.
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