MANUEL AKANJI NEWS

Haaland frustrated on Dortmund return as Man City draws 0-0

Borussia Dortmund frustrated Erling Haaland on his return and held Manchester City to a 0-0 draw to clinch a spot in the Champions League knockout stage with a game to spare

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: PSG, Chelsea look to advance in Champions League

Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are looking for wins to guarantee advancing to the last 16 of the Champions League while Real Madrid and Manchester City will try to clinch first pl...

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet in win Akanji kept a clean sheet with four tackles won during Saturday's 4-0 win over Southampton.

Impact Akanji started for a fifth time in the last six matches, this time at right-back to replace the injured Kyle Walker (groin). A successful effort against a weaker opponent is always good news, though it remains to be seen if Akanji will keep his place on the right so that Joao Cancelo can stay on the left while Walker is out. Should this happen, Sergio Gomez should continue to rack up minutes but will be less likely to start with consistency. For Akanji, he's now won eight tackles in his last three starts, keeping two clean sheets in that time.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in win Akanji won two-of-two tackles during Sunday's 6-3 win over Manchester United.

Impact Akanji has started in four straight games between the league and UCL, looking the part with his new club thanks to two clean sheets and seven tackles won. With Aymeric Laporte on his way back to full fitness, Akanji may not be such a lock in the lineup but he's certainly a reliable option when in the side.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spain becomes latest heavyweight to fall at UEFA Nations League

Spain "will look for positives" after joining England and Germany on the list of shockers at the UEFA Nations League, writes Doug McIntyre.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Guardiola on Akanji signing: 'We couldn't live with two centre-backs' Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola explained the reasoning behind signing Manuel Akanji, while ruling out Aymeric Laporte for up to two m...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

English soccer flaunts financial power in $2.2 billion spree

A record spending spree by Premier League clubs in the summer transfer market passed the $2.2 billion mark before the window closed with Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpo...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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

Manchester City complete Akanji signing Manchester City have completed the signing of Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund. Akanji, 27, has signed a five-year deal with City. The c...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Man City close to agreement to sign Akanji from Dortmund Manchester City are close to an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for defender Manuel Akanji. Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing...

AUGUST 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Consistent starter Akanji made 26 appearances (25 starts) during the 2021/22 Bundesliga season.

Impact Akanji was a consistent piece of the Dortmund defense throughout the campaign. The central defender's future is murky as reports have surfaced that he is refusing to sign a new contract, pushing Dortmund to sell him as he enters his final year with the club. That said wherever Akanji goes he will likely be a stout defender, and one capable of taking on some major minutes, as he has shown with four straight seasons over 2,200 minutes for Dortmund.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund licks wounds, pivots to rebuild for next season

Borussia Dortmund is already looking ahead to the next season as its current campaign is set to end in frustration and disappointment

MAY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

First goal of season Akanji scored a goal with his lone shot while blocking a shot, making a tackle and four clearances during Saturday's 6-1 win over Wolfsburg.

Impact Akanji found the back of the net in the 28th minute scoring Dortmund's second goal. The goal was the first of the season for the defender while his lone block led Dortmund in the win.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Koln Akanji (calf) is in Dortmund's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against FC Koln.

Impact Akanji has missed Dortmund's last four Bundesliga games since suffering a calf injury in mid-February, but he's back in the lineup from the start in central defense on Sunday.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Akanji (calf) will not be in the squad to face Mainz on Wednesday.

Impact Akanji will be out of the lineup for his fifth consecutive contest due to his lingering calf problem. The defender has returned to training, so it's possible he'll be ready to get back on the pitch versus Koln on Sunday and just wasn't quiet ready for the club's mid-week clash.

MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Akanji (calf) returned to training Thursday, Dortmund announced.

Impact Akanji returned to training, and could be an option for Sunday's clash with Bielefeld, if that match happens. With Mats Hummels (COVID-19) testing positive for COVID-19, Akanji could be in line for a start, though rushing back from a long-term calf injury is a recipe for disaster to the already injury-stricken Dortmund defense.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Augsburg Akanji (calf) is not in Dortmund's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Augsburg.

Impact Akanji has missed Dortmund's last two games with a calf injury and he is out on Sunday as well. Marin Pongracic is filling in at center back in his absence against Augsburg.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf injury Akanji picked up a calf injury during Thursday's 4-2 loss to Rangers in the Europa League.

Impact Akanji had to be brought off the pitch and was in clear discomfort holding his right calf. The hope is that it's simply a knock, but on a night where Dortmund where heavily outplayed it could be bad to worse. If Akanji can't play Sunday against Gladbach it will likely fall onto Dan-Axel Zagadou to deputize in central defense.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dortmund cuts Bayern's lead with 3-0 win at Union Berlin

Marco Reus has scored twice to lead Borussia Dortmund to a 3-0 win at Union Berlin and cut Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead to six points

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Humiliating 5-2 home loss for Dortmund against Leverkusen

Borussia Dortmund has been outclassed and outgunned in a humiliating 5-2 loss at home to Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Starts on Sunday Akanji is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Leverkusen.

Impact Akanji returns after leaving Dortmund's previous match with a lower leg injury. The defender takes up a role in the Dortmund back line for their Bundesliga clash with Leverkusen.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Akanji came off with a lower leg injury during Saturday's 3-2 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Akanji is just returning from knee surgery and in his first match back it appears that he is dealing with yet another lower leg issue. The defender came off after 83 minutes and was dealing with either a calf or hamstring issue. The hope is that it's something that will heal over the international break. If it doesn't, Dan-Axel Zagadou figures to consistently move into the starting XI.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available against Freiburg Dortmund manager Marco Rose said Thursday that Akanji (knee) "is an option" and "looks good" ahead of Friday's clash against SC Freiburg.

Impact Akanji hasn't featured since undergoing knee surgery in December, but he has been recovering well and might be available for selection on Friday. Marin Pongracic or Emre Can could also continue in central defense if he isn't quite ready yet.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out, recovering Akanji (knee) will miss Saturday's trip to Frankfurt as he continues to recover from a knee surgery, according to Ruhr Nachrichten.

Impact Akanji is yet another absence for Dortmund, though he is at least an injury, not another positive COVID-19 case. The defender is set to miss Saturday's trip alongside Marius Wolf, leaving the Dortmund backline taxed to say the least. Akanji has an outside chance of returning to training in some capacity in the next week.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Akanji (knee) has undergone successful surgery, Dortmund announced Monday. The aim is for him to rejoin training at the new year.

Impact Akanji has been out for about a week with a knee injury, and his recovery from surgery will hold him out until at least January. Dan-Axel Zagadou is likely to continue to fill in for him in central defense alongside Mats Hummels until Akanji is ready to return.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE