Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji to undergo surgery
Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will be out for 8-10 weeks following an injury sustained in their Champions League clash with Real Madrid and will undergo surgery on Saturday, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed on Friday.
“We only wish the best recovery for Manu [Akanji], speedy,” Guardiola said.
“Because the effort that he has done this season has been unbelievable because him and Nathan [Ake] as well played in difficult conditions; not being able to be top and to help the team in an emergency position that we had in a lack of players in that position.
“And at the end, the body said enough is enough…”
