Manuel Akanji is set to miss Manchester City's Uefa Champions League knockout phase playoff second leg with Real Madrid and the Premier League match with leaders Liverpool due to a muscular issue, Afrosport reports. The Swiss centre-back of Nigerian heritage was taken off at the break in the 3-2 defeat by Madrid at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, and was replaced by Rico Lewis. City will face...
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has bemoaned the growing injury list in his team after Manuel Akanji and Savinho joined the growing list, Afrosport reports. The duo picked up separate injuries in the Citizens 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup Round of 16 clash on Wednesday. Akanji did not feature in the game as he had a muscular issue during the warm-up, while...
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji says it felt good converting the penalty kick which handed City the Community Shield at Wembley on Saturday against Manchester United, Afrosport reports. After an entertaining 1-1 draw with late goals coming through substitutes Alejandro Garnacho and Bernardo Silva, Akanji stepped up to convert City's last penalty after Jonny Evans had missed. Reacting to the victory, the Switzerland defender of Nigerian...
Manuel Akanji has taken the blame for Switzerland's Euro 2024 quarter-final exit after his penalty miss in the shootout against England. The Manchester City defender of Nigerian heritage was saddled with the responsibility of taking the Red Crosses first spot kick after the game ended 1-1 in extra time. Akanji however failed to put the ball past Jordan Pickford which proved costly as England converted all...
Manuel Akanji is hopeful Switzerland can reach the Euro 2024 final after their 2-0 win over defending champions Italy in the round of 16 on Saturday. The Azzurri were considered obvious favourites for the tie but the Red Crosses came through as underdogs with Akanji at the heart of it in keeping them at bay. Switzerland remain unbeaten at Euro 2024 and the Manchester City defender,...
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