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.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
MANUEL AKANJI #25 - DEFENDER - MANCHESTER CITY
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Out against Newcastle Akanji (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Newcastle on Saturady.
Forced off after challenge Akanji was forced off in the first half of Sunday's FA Cup match against Huddersfield with an injury.
Impact Akanji lasted just 18 minutes before succumbing to the injury and being replaced by Matheus Nunes. Akanji was left hobbled following a challenge and his status for Saturday's clash with Newcastle is now up in the air.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Starts in Club World Cup Akanji got the start and played 64 minutes during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds.
Impact Akanji was back in the starting XI to kick off the Club World Cup and put together a solid hour on the pitch. The defender remains a consistent piece of the starting XI. Akanji's only flaw really is the same as any other Manchester City player, plenty of rotation that more often than not prevents a long string of games in the starting XI.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Registers goal in return Akanji scored one goal to go with one shot (one on target) in Sunday's 4-4 draw versus Chelsea.
Impact Akanji got the start in the midfield while scoring his third goal in three appearances in a row. He's been flexible in the positions he plays, flipping back and forth from the midfield to the defense during his second campaign in Manchester.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Akanji drills Manchester City level against Chelsea | Premier League
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Starting against Chelsea Akanji is fit and in the starting Xi for Sunday's match against Chelsea.
Impact Akanji returns from a back injury which kept him out of mid week action in the Champions League. The center back pairs Ruben Dias in the heart of City's back four.
NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Traveling Sunday Akanji (back) is traveling for Saturday's clash with Liverpool, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "[Manuel Akanji] trained today and will travel."
Impact Akanji is back in team training and should be an option for Saturday's match. With John Stones (thigh) ruled out Akanji could be brought straight back into the starting XI even with his back injury. Akanji will have the international break to recover after Sunday's trip.
NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back injury confirmed Akanji was a late scratch due to a back injury, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Well, Manu had a problem in his back. "
Impact Akanji was reported as having an illness by Manchester City, but has now been corrected by Guardiola. A back injury is far more concerning than any sort of illness, and with John Stones (thigh) set to miss an extended period there's serious concerns about center-back depth in Manchester. Kyle Walker slotted into the starting XI on Tuesday and could be in line for some major minutes moving forward.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched due to illness Akanji (illness) was a late scratch for Tuesday's clash with Young Boys.
Impact Akanji was scratched for Kyle Walker after struggling with illness in the warmups. Akanji's status should be updated after the game but unless it's a serious illness he should have a shot to play during a Sunday trip to Chelsea, or at least make the bench.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in home win Akanji scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 6-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Akanji scored in the 37th minute to give Manchester City the 3-0 lead at home during the easy win. The centerback now has two goals in the season, both in his last two starts. He had a pretty quiet outing on defense, as they were not really tested, but failed to keep the clean sheet.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Akanji turns in Man City's third v. Bournemouth | Premier League
NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Suspension served Akanji will be in contention against Bournemouth on Saturday after serving his one-match suspension.
Impact Akanji started five of the club's last six contests prior to his sending-off in which he recorded one goal on four shots (two on target), eight clearances and two crosses (zero accurate). With the central defender available again, he should be in the mix to retake his spot in the starting XI which could see John Stones relegated to a spot on the bench.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores opening goal Akanji scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against BSC Young Boys.
Impact Akanji earned his first goal of the 2023/24 campaign after scoring a rebound in the 48th minute to give City a 1-0 lead. It was a rare goal for the defender, only his second in the past two years after coincidentally scoring in last season's UCL campaign as well. He will unfortunately be unavailable for Sunday's match against Manchester United after picking up a straight red card against Brighton.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Manuel Akanji sent off for second yellow card offense against Brighton | Premier League
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Sent off late Saturday Akanji was sent off in stoppage time Saturday against Brighton.
Impact The central defender was sent off in the dying moments of the second half after receiving a second yellow card in stoppage time. He will be suspended for the match against Manchester United on Oct. 29, but he should be eligible to return for the Nov. 4 contest against Bournemouth.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Three shots against Wolves Akanji recorded three shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Wolverhampton.
Impact Akanji had a decent contribution on both sides of the pitch in the loss, notching three shots, two crosses and a chance created in the offense to go with four tackles, two clearances and one block in the defense. The defender has now started both games since returning from his small knock and should continue to be a regular starter, spending some time on the bench as he shares time with Josko Gvardiol and Nathan Ake.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Fulham Akanji (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Fulham.
Impact Akanji didn't play last weekend but only for precautionary reasons, and he is back in the squad after training with no problems throughout the week. With Akanji at center-back and Nathan Ake at left-back, Josko Gvardiol heads to the bench.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Should be option against Fulham Akanji (undisclosed) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Fulham, according to assistant manager Juanma.
Impact Akanji was held out for prevention and has been training this week, so there's a chance he's in the starting XI Saturday. Then again, there's no reason to push him if not completely 100 percent, so it could again be Nathan Ake at center-back against Fulham.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Sunday's squad Akanji is not in the match day squad to face Sheffield United on Sunday.
Impact No injury had been revealed in the buildup to the match, but more information should be available following the contest. Nathan Ake partners Ruben Dias in the center of defense while Josko Gvardiol plays at left back.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Solid defensively versus Newcastle Akanji had one off-target shot, created one chance, made one tackle, three clearances, two interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1...
Impact Akanji had a great performance for City, playing as a holding midfielder and adjusting seamlessly, always making the right play to help his side to preserve possession. Regardless of where the coach deploys him, the versatile defender always finds ways to contribute and he should be expected to be a very reliable fantasy performer throughout the campaing.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs two interceptions versus Inter Akanji had four clearances and two interceptions and won one of two tackels and two duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Inter.
Impact Akanji turned in a solid shift in the back as Manchester City managed not to concede in this one. He played consistently after shaking off an early injury and concluded with 73 tackles, 25 interceptions, 11 chances created, and 48 clearances in 40 matches, contributing to 12 clean sheets.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goes full 90 in Cup final Akanji (undisclosed) had seven passes into the final third and 50 accurate passes in Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup win against Manchester United.
Impact Akanji was back in the XI after missing the final two league matches of the season. He left after 57 minutes in the May 21 win against Chelsea and hadn't appeared since, so there was some worry about the upcoming finals. Nevertheless, he's available and should be full go for Saturday's UCL final against Inter Milan.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to training Akanji (undisclosed) was seen back on the training grounds ahead of Saturday's FA Cup Finals against Manchester United.
Impact Akanji has been out since May 21 with an undisclosed injury and could be back to the squad for the FA Cup finals on Saturday. He's been able to start nine times in his previous 11 matches played, recording 22 tackles (16 won) and 10 clearances in that span.
MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Brentford Akanji (undisclosed) is not in Manchester City's match day squad for Saturday's EPL finale against Brentford.
Impact Akanji will not be involved in the Premier League finale on Sunday as he misses out on a second straight game due to injury. His next opportunity to return to action will be next weekend's FA Cup Final against Man United.
MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Status uncertain for Sunday Akanji (undisclosed) will be questionable for the clash against Brentford this weekend, though Man City manager Pep Guardiola said Friday that no player has been ruled out for the...
Impact Akanji was not deemed fit enough to play in the midweek draw with Brighton, and he'll remain questionable for the EPL season finale on Sunday. Nathan Ake (hamstring), Ruben Dias (undisclosed), Aymeric Laporte (undisclosed) and John Stones (undisclosed) are all in the same boat as well, so Rodri could get another start in central defense if necessary against Brentford.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
