Mbappé's France, Vlahović's Serbia heading toward Euro 2024
Kylian Mbappé is captaining France to a comfortable start in qualifying for the European ChampionshipMARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NATHAN AKE #6 - DEFENDER - MANCHESTER CITY
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Nets brace in rout Ake scored twice during Monday's 3-0 win over Gibraltar in EURO's qualification.
Impact Ake got the start at left-back and netted a brace, dismantling Gibraltar up and down the left-flank. The defender had a day to remember, creating seven chances to go with his two goals, while making a ridiculous 119 touches. Ake returns to Manchester City in red-hot form.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in win Ake made two clearances, an interception and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace.
Impact Ake continued at left-back and got involved going forward with some dangerous passes as his side narrowly edged out Palace on Saturday. He has now started 11 of his side's 14 matches across the Premier League and Champions League since the World Cup.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active in FA Cup Ake started and played 83 minutes during Tuesday's 3-0 FA Cup win over Bristol.
Impact Ake continued his major role in the starting XI, earning a start in the FA Cup this time. The defender is a crucial piece of the first team and bears consideration in a stacked defense. Ake has started all but three matches in all competitions since the World Cup break.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cancelo could leave Man City amid link with Bayern Munich
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Man City knocks out Arsenal 1-0 in the FA Cup
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Nets winning goal in FA Cup Ake scored the only goal during Friday's 1-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal.
Impact Ake got the start at left-back a role he's played frequently since returning from the World Cup break. The defender was excellent in the role and scored the game-winning goal from Jack Grealish. Ake will hope to keep this consistent starting role going, with an injury to John Stones like securing his playing time even further.
JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Haaland scores as Man City beats Liverpool 3-2 in League Cup
Erling Haaland scored his 24th goal of the season but it was Nathan Ake’s first that clinched Manchester City’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in the English League CupDECEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ake expects tough time marking teammate Álvarez at World Cup
Nathan Ake finds it difficult marking Julián Álvarez in training at Manchester CityDECEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps clean sheet in win Ake kept a clean sheet and conceded a yellow card during Tuesday's 1-0 win over Qatar.
Impact Ake started all three matches in the group stage and kept two clean sheets while conceding a single goal. So long as he avoids further bookings, Ake has shown solid work to start the tournament.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available for World Cup opener Ake (personal) has been training with the Netherlands National Team this week and he told reporters Friday that he hopes to play against Senegal on Monday.
Impact Ake missed the final match of the club season before the World Cup break because his wife was giving birth to their child, but he will be available to play for his national team for the World Cup opener. Whether he actually plays is a different question as Holland has plenty of strong center-backs to choose from, including Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs De Ligt, Daley Blind and Stefan de Vrij.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable versus Brentford Ake won't be involved in Saturday's game versus Brentford as his wife is due to give birth, The Manchester Evening News informs.
Impact Ake is out for this one due to the happy event. Aymeric Laporte and Manuel Akanji are partnering in the back, while Ruben Dias is on the bench.
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goes distance in win Ake made one block during Sunday's 6-3 win over Manchester United.
Impact Ake started for a second time in three games between the league and UCL, pairing with Manuel Akanji and looking solid even after the visitors stepped up their pressure in the second half. While Akanji has started in four straight games, Ake hasn't been so assured of his place. As Aymeric Laporte returns to fitness, Ake is less likely to start with such frequency.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves early Sunday Ake suffered an apparent injury and was replaced by Ruben Dias after 21 minutes of Sunday's match against Newcastle United.
Impact Ake had kept his place in the lineup after starting twice to open the season but an injury ends his afternoon early. Ruben Dias took his place on the pitch and should remain a starter for the Aug. 27 match against Crystal Palace. For Ake, if he's made himself a part of the rotation this early in the season, a minor issue shouldn't prevent him from playing plenty on his return.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Collects early shutout Ake kept a clean sheet with two blocks made during Sunday's 2-0 win over West Ham.
Impact Ake was tasked to start this game as Aymeric Laporte (knee) has already picked up an injury. With a shutout on the back of a decent preseason, Ake could play more than one might expect, though he's still likely to be the fourth-choice center-back behind Ruben Dias, John Stones and the aforementioned Laporte.
AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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JULY 8, 2022 • SKY.COM
On bench in season finale Ake (ankle) was an unused substitute in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Aston Villa.
Impact Ake was barely fit himself during the final few weeks of the season, but he kept getting included in City's squads because the majority of his fellow defenders were also out with injuries. The 27-year-old was a useful squad player, as he scored three goals and kept six clean sheets across a combined 20 appearances (13 starts) in the Premier League and Champions League, able to play both at left back or in central defense, but he is very much a backup option in this squad behind players like Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Joao Cancelo.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Battling ankle issue Ake has been on the bench the last two matches, but he remains a doubt to feature because of an ankle injury, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "It happened in the game against L...
Impact Ake played through the issue at Leeds a week ago and he only made it 60 minutes. With Ruben Dias now injured, he'll either fight through the issue and start the remaining matches or someone like Fernandinho may be asked to play center-back with Dias and John Stones both out.
MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Wednesday Ake (ankle) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Real Madrid.
Impact Ake only made it 60 minutes over the weekend, but he's healthy enough if needed Wednesday, likely as an emergency option for Kyle Walker. Ake has dealt with a nagging ankle issue the last month, but he hasn't missed a squad since early March.
MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nathan Ake gives Manchester City two-goal cushion against Leeds United ' Premier League
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