Manuel Akanji
29-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
Still starter when fit
Akanji started in 23 of his 26 appearances while registering nine interceptions, 19 tackles and 62 clearances in the Premier League.
ANALYSIS
Akanji saw a long spell on the sidelines from February to April due to injury, but would still maintain his starting role when he was fit, starting in all but three of his appearances. This concludes a fourth straight season with the club registering at least 20 starts, a mainstay in the defense for the club. He will be one of the veteran presences in the defense moving into the next season and will likely see a similar role, but will have to be wary, as a few younger players will be bidding for his spot alongside Nathan Ake, who spent most of the season injured.
Akanji saw a long spell on the sidelines from February to April due to injury, but would still maintain his starting role when he was fit, starting in all but three of his appearances. This concludes a fourth straight season with the club registering at least 20 starts, a mainstay in the defense for the club. He will be one of the veteran presences in the defense moving into the next season and will likely see a similar role, but will have to be wary, as a few younger players will be bidding for his spot alongside Nathan Ake, who spent most of the season injured.
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Sees first start since return
Akanji registered four shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Southampton.
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On bench Saturday
Akanji (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Everton.
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Chance to return
Akanji (groin) could return for Saturday's trip to Everton, per manager Pep Guardiola."Manu, yes, [he's had] two or three training sessions with us. I see him moving really well."
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Training better recently
Akanji (groin) is training better this week, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "He's training better. All of them will come before the end of the season. I don't know when [he will come back], but he's getting better. It's been a long time since he has been out."
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Set for surgery
Akanji (groin) is going to undergo surgery Saturday and miss more than two months, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "He has surgery on Saturday. Eight to 10 weeks out."
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Leicester mulling loan?
Leicester might make a move to sign Akanji on loan for the entire season, according to The Daily Mail.
ANALYSIS
The Dortmund defender is desperate to play elsewhere in the 2022-23 season and Leicester might be an excellent opportunity, as he'd be pressure-free but in one of the best leagues in the world. The Foxes are looking at Akanji as the ideal replacement in case Wesley Fofana moves to Chelsea.
The Dortmund defender is desperate to play elsewhere in the 2022-23 season and Leicester might be an excellent opportunity, as he'd be pressure-free but in one of the best leagues in the world. The Foxes are looking at Akanji as the ideal replacement in case Wesley Fofana moves to Chelsea.