AYMERIC LAPORTE NEWS

Spain calls up Balde to replace injured Gayà for World Cup

Spain has called up Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde to replace injured left back José Gayà less than a week before the team’s opening World Cup match against Costa Rica

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

University student Guillamón among Spain defenders in Qatar

Any downtime at the World Cup may mean study time for young Spain defender Hugo Guillamón

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ivan Toney stuns Man City and sends message to England

Ivan Toney has issued the perfect response to being omitted from England’s World Cup squad by scoring both goals in Brentford’s shock 2-1 Premier League win against Manchester City

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns in win Laporte played for 15 minutes of Sunday's 6-3 win over Manchester United.

Impact Laporte made his season debut late into a derby rout, providing more good news to finish out a good weekend performance. At his best, Laporte and Ruben Dias figure to be the top center-back pairing but after Sunday Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake have proven themselves capable as well.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Sunday Laporte made the bench for Sunday's match against Manchester United.

Impact Laporte had been training alone all week and that gave way for Manuel Akanji to start alongside Nathan Ake for the derby. As Laporte is still on the bench, it's a good sign that he's close to full fitness after missing the start of the season.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually before derby Laporte (knee) has been "training alone" ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Laporte is likely another week away from a return for City, though there's a slight chance he's on the bench Sunday given the injury to John Stones. No matter, it looks like Laporte is close to a return and he'll soon be swapping with Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji for starts on the back line.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding bike, Luis Enrique delivers squad for Nations League

Spain coach Luis Enrique has provided some surprises in his second-to-last squad before the World Cup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against Wolves Laporte (knee) "is back in training but is not ready" for Saturday's match against Wolverhampton, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact This isn't too surprising for Laporte despite him returning to training earlier in the week. He'll get back his fitness over the break and should be an option for the starting XI in a couple weeks. Given a busy October, Laporte and the other center-backs will likely swap starts and be fairly unpredictable for minutes.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Man City signs Akanji from Dortmund as defensive cover

Manchester City has secured defensive cover by signing center back Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund for 17.5 million euros ($17.5 million)

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rehabiliating in Bilbao Laporte (knee) has returned to his old club Athletic to work on rehabilitating his knee.

Impact Laporte underwent surgery on his knee during the offseason and is expected to be out until September at least. He is spending some of his rehabilitation at Athletic Club, where made 222 senior team appearances from 2012 until he left for Man City in January 2018.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City-Liverpool in Community Shield; German Cup

The first trophy of the English soccer season is up for grabs when Manchester City and Liverpool meet in the Community Shield

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injured Laporte to miss start of the season for Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says defender Aymeric Laporte underwent knee surgery during the offseason and will not return before September

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out until September Laporte is expected to be out until at least September after undergoing knee surgery following last season, manager Pep Guardiola told reporters Friday. "I think he will be out in...

Impact Laporte is coming off one of his healthiest seasons with 17 clean sheets in 42 starts between the league and UCL but is now facing an absence that could extend well into the fall. He picked up the original issue toward the end of last season and needed surgery, which is why he hasn't been involved in preseason. John Stones can anticipate a bigger role for the opening weeks of the campaign alongside Ruben Dias but Nathan Ake could also step up, assuming he doesn't transfer elsewhere. Following the Community Shield on July 30, the league season kicks off Aug. 7 against West Ham.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Defender Llorente replaces injured Laporte in Spain squad

Leeds defender Diego Llorente will replace the injured Aymeric Laporte in Spain’s squad for the Nations League

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes shot in win Laporte made a block, a clearance and took a shot on target in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Aston Villa.

Impact Laporte was back to his best form this season after suffering a major knee injury in 2019/20 and then sliding a bit down the depth chart in 2020/21, but he scored four goals and kept 10 clean sheets in 33 Premier League matches in 2021/22, and he also kept two more clean sheets in nine starts in the Champions League. The 27-year-old was City's first choice center back this campaign, but with Ruben Dias and John Stones also playing at a high level, he can't afford to get complacent next season.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: How Man City won another Premier League title

Manchester City has won the Premier League title again

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Sunday Laporte is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with West Ham.

Impact Laporte is good to go after being a doubt in the build up to the match with a knee injury. The defender takes up a role in the City back four for Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt against West Ham Laporte (knee) is questionable versus West Ham United on Sunday. Manager Pep Guardiola told reporters, "They are in treatment. It's two days. I think until the day of the game we w...

Impact Laporte was forced off in the 61st minute versus Wolverhampton on Wednesday due to his knee injury and now could be in danger of missing out. If the central defender is left out of the squad, it will be the first time he hasn't featured in the starting XI for the Citizens since Feb. 12 versus Norwich City when he was held as a reserve. Still, with a limited offensive upside, Laporte's absence will only affect fantasy players in formats that value defensive stats, specifically clearances for which he has generated 14 in his last five outings.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

De Bruyne impersonates Haaland with 4-goal burst, 'Zen' pose

Kevin De Bruyne did a pretty good impersonation of future Manchester City teammate Erling Haaland with a four-goal burst and a “Zen” celebration in a 5-1 win over Wolverhampton in...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

De Bruyne nets 4, City beats Wolves 5-1 to take 3-point lead

Kevin De Bruyne has produced a string of devastating finishes in scoring four of Manchester City’s goals in a 5-1 win at Wolverhampton to restore its three-point lead over Liverpoo...

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off injured against Wolves Laporte was subbed out of Wednesday's clash against Wolverhampton in the 61st minute after suffering a knock to his knee.

Impact Laporte stayed on the pitch for a few minutes after initially suffering his injury, but he was in clear discomfort and eventually had to come off in favor of Nathan Ake. With Ruben Dias (strain), John Stones (strain) and Kyle Walker (ankle) already ruled out for the rest of the season, and Ake not at 100 percent himself (ankle), a significant injury to Laporte would even further cripple City's back line.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sterling puts City 3 points clear of Liverpool in title bid

Raheem Sterling's two goals started and ended Manchester City's 5-0 rout of Newcastle that regained top spot in the Premier League for Pep Guardiola's team

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Newcastle Laporte scored a goal and made two clearances in Sunday's 5-0 victory against Newcastle United.

Impact Laporte pounced on a rebounded Ruben dias shot -- which came after a rebounded Ilkay Gundogan shot -- and slotted home his fourth goal of the season on Sunday, a new personal best in the Premier League for the defender. On Wednesday he will face Wolves, which have scored just 35 times in 35 matches.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

City wins at Leeds 4-0 to stay on top of the EPL

Manchester City remains top of the English Premier League title race after winning at Leeds 4-0

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Benzema keeps Madrid alive in CL despite 4-3 loss to City

Manchester City just couldn’t shake off Real Madrid in the Champions League

APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS