Bad news confirmed for Manchester City!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

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Manchester City will finish the season without Nathan Aké. The Dutch defender, forced to give way to half-time the match against Plymouth (3-1) in FA Cup due to a fracture of the left foot, was successfully operated on Monday.

However, it should be unavailable until the end of the season. An additional blow for Pep Guardiola, already deprived of John Stones and Manuel Akanji, also at the infirmary.

On social networks, Aké wanted to reassure the supporters of the Skyblues: “This season has been very frustrating for me, but I have now been successfully operated on with a fracture at the foot that has bored me for months and I consider the future with optimism! It is now time to rest and recover, see you soon the Citizens and thank you for your support ”wrote the native of The Hague on Instagram.

As a reminder, the former Bournemouth player has played 18 games in all competitions with City this season, including 14 as a holder.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.