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Ake expects tough time marking teammate Álvarez at World Cup

Nathan Ake finds it difficult marking Julián Álvarez in training at Manchester City

DECEMBER 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

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APRIL 30, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Scores, limps off Ake scored early in the second half from a header and then limped off shortly after with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Ake had been dealing with a bad ankle and it's likely that brewed up after 60 minutes of match time Saturday. It's another issue for the Man City back line, though fortunately Oleksandr Zinchenko is healthy and an option to start at left-back, which had been the case in recent contests.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 27 minutes against Watford Ake (ankle) played 27 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 5-1 win against Watford. According to manager Pep Guardiola ahead of Tuesday's UCL first leg, "We will decide if we take a...

Impact Ake entered Saturday's match with an ankle knock and he got some minutes under his belt to show he'd be ready for Champions League. Ake has started at left-back and center-back this season and could start at either position for Tuesday's first leg against Real Madrid, likely depending on the status of Kyle Walker.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Ake (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Watford.

Impact Ake appears good to go after being taken off at the break of the midweek match because of an ankle issue. While he's not starting Saturday, he could be in the XI Tuesday against Real Madrid, as Joao Cancelo is suspended for that match and Ake can play as a full-back when needed.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt versus Watford Ake (ankle) is questionable to play in Saturday's matchup with Watford. Manager Pep Guardiola told reporters, "Little problems, like Nathan today we make an assessment, tomorrow we...

Impact Ake picked up his injury against Brighton on Wednesday, so it would be a quick turnaround for the defender. Even if cleared to play, Ake is far from a lock for the starting XI considering he has been an unused substitute 22 times this season while playing in just 17 matches. When he does get onto the pitch, Ake serves primarily in a defensive role where he has generated 35 clearances, 19 interceptions and 17 tackles.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

Arsenal loss to leader Man City sees grip on 4th loosened

Rodri scored a stoppage-time winner to complete Manchester City's comeback to win 2-1 at Arsenal and move the champions 11 points in front of second-place Chelsea at the top of the...

JANUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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