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Comes off injured against Brighton Ake was subbed out at halftime of Wednesday's victory against Brighton after suffering an ankle injury. He also made two clearances and an interception in the match before being ta...

Impact Ake was seen getting treatment on the bench after being subbed out of Wednesday's game, but it is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time due to this injury. Ruben Dias replaced him in his first appearance since suffering a hamstring injury in February, so Ake would take a backseat to the Portuguese defender regardless.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Ake (undisclosed) was named to the match-day squad versus Crystal Palace on Monday.

Impact Ake is back in the squad after missing the club's previous two contests. Considering the defender has been an unused substitute in six of his last 10 matches, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to start featuring with any regularity moving forward.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be risked midweek Ake (undisclosed) isn't an option for Wednesday's match against Sporting CP, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Next days, but tomorrow is too risky and with Ruben [Dias] out for...

Impact This injury doesn't sound major, but Guardiola is rarely overly truthful in his press conferences, so Ake could be back next league match or in April. No matter, he's still considered a depth option on the back line and will only be used when the schedule gets busy.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Manchester derby Ake (undisclosed) will miss Sunday's Manchester derby, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Both Ake and Ruben Dias were injured midweek, though it appears the injury to Dias is a bit worse. As for Ake, his injury is still unknown, but he'll hope to recover in the next week, as Man City now have just two center-backs between Aymeric Laporte and John Stones for Sunday's match.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in FA Cup Ake was forced off at the break of Tuesday's FA Cup match because of a knock, reports Simon Bajkowski of Manchester Evening News.

Impact Ake has one league appearance in the last six league matches and doesn't have much of a role as the fourth center-back option. This doesn't sound like a serious injury, though it doesn't change anything for Man City unless other injuries brew up.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Southampton Ake (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's trip to Southampton, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Ake is available again after missing the last match for an unknown reason. He surprising had back-to-back starts prior to that absence, but with everyone healthy, he's expected to return to the bench behind Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte, as well as John Stones.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Chelsea Ake did not make Manchester City's game-day squad list to face Chelsea Saturday due to lack of fitness, the Evening News reports.

Impact Ake started in last two games, but he is out for this one. John Stones is returning for Manchester City and will pair up with Aymeric Laporte, while Ruben Dias is on the bench.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores as substitute Ake scored a goal with his lone shot and made two clearances during Tuesday's 7-0 win over Leeds.

Impact Ake entered the match in the 65th minute and scored City's final goal in the 78th. The goal was the first of the season for the defender coming from his lone shot as he made the most of his time on the pitch.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 14, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Available versus Wolverhampton Ake (back) is a bench option for Saturday's game against Wolverhampton.

Impact Ake passed a late fitness test, but he will at most make an appearance off the bench, which is not very likely considering the role. Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte are getting the nod in the middle of the defense in this one.

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late-fitness test Ake (back) is questionable versus Wolverhampton on Saturday, Manager Pep Guardiola told reporters, "We will assess this afternoon."

Impact Ake has been an unused substitute 13 times this season while making just eight appearances (six starts). As such, his potential absence is unlikely to have a significant impact on the starting XI, though, with the busy December schedule, City will likely need all hands on deck.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against Leipzig Ake was subbed out of Tuesday's Champions League defeat against RB Leipzig in the 87th minute after suffering a back injury. He took two shots and made three interceptions in the m...

Impact City manager Pep Guardiola said after the game that Ake's injury will be evaluated more in the coming days. He's started two of the team's last three matches, but he's still the fourth center-back option for City behind Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte and John Stones.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ake's Father Died After Son Scored First Champions League Goal The Manchester City defender tallied the opening goal of Wednesday night’s 6-3 win over RB Leipzig, and his father died "minutes after" watc...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • SI.COM

Scores in win Ake scored one goal on his only shot and made five interceptions during Wednesday's 6-3 win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Ake returned to the lineup for the first time since the opening-day loss to Tottenham and put together a solid stat line. Whether his presence on the pitch was related to rotating the lineup or if he's earned it is another question, but playing twice in five matches doesn't make Ake the most valuable pick outside of specific situations.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benched after opening day Ake has started just one of Manchester City's three matches to open the new season.

Impact Ake drew the start on opening day against Tottenham but has been on the bench for the past two fixtures. The defender is likely to remain as a backup option for Ruben Dias and John Stones, competing with Aymeric Laporte for playing time.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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