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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

Scores versus Real Madrid Akanji scored a goal on two shots (one on target) in Wednesday's UCL matchup with Real Madrid.

Impact Akanji scored for just the first time this season, though he did score a goal against Portugal at the World Cup back in December. Given his limited offensive upside, the central defender's primary value will come in the form of defensive stats, including clearances and tackles.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in UCL draw Akanji made two clearances and won three of three tackles in Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Akanji has quietly become an integral part of City's XI, and another solid performance filling in at a slightly unnatural quasi-left-back position for the injured Nathan Ake (leg) on Tuesday shows his progress in a short period of time during his first season in Manchester. He did have a scary moment late on however when Federico Valverde nutmegged him on the dribble and was able to fire a pass towards Karim Benzema in the penalty area.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five tackles in UCL win Akanji made a clearance, two interceptions and won five of seven tackles in Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League victory against Bayern Munich.

Impact Akanji was solid defensively as his side shut out Bayern and take a huge advantage into the return leg of this quarterfinal tie in Munich next weekend.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Akanji made three clearances, three interceptions and a block in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace. He also took a shot and created a chance in the match.

Impact Akanji kept a second straight clean sheet as his side won a tight encounter with Palace on Saturday. He's now started four games in a row in all competitions from central defense.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in FA Cup Akanji got the start and went the full 90 during Friday's 1-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal.

Impact Akanji has seen a consistent role in the starting XI and with John Stones going down with a potential hamstring injury it seems like he will maintain a nailed-on role. Akanji has plenty of upside behind an elite defensive unit and is worth consideration in all formats, especially those that reward defensive stat compilation.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets consolation in 6-1 WC exit Akanji scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 6-1 loss to Portugal.

Impact Akanji also added one tackle won and three aerials won on the defensive side of the ball though the rough defeat would surely limit his overall fantasy production in most formats. The center-back also added one clean sheet in four starts this campaign and racked up four shots, four tackles and 12 clearances for a solid statistical output.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Switzerland falls again to first World Cup knockout punch

Switzerland exited the World Cup at the round of 16 stage just as it usually does in the modern era

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

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