RAYAN AIT-NOURI NEWS

This could be the worst team the Premier League has ever seen

The numbers just keep on getting worse for Wolverhampton Wanderers in a season that is threatening to set a new low in Premier League history

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Wolves fires Pereira with Wanderers in last place in the Premier League after 10 games without a win

Wolverhampton Wanderers has fired manager Vitor Pereira after a winless start to the season left the team in last place in the Premier League

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Starts in cup Ait-Nouri got the start and played 63 minutes during Wednesday's clash with Swansea.

Impact Ait-Nouri is back from an ankle injury and played a bit over an hour during Wednesday's clash. The full-back was then replaced by Josko Gvardiol. Now that Ait-Nouri is back fully fit he should be a consistent piece of the first team, as City look to compete in multiple competitions.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Ait-Nouri (ankle) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Ait-Nouri is returning from his injury Tuesday, finally fit again after an absence dating back to the September international break. This is huge news for the club as they gain back their regular starter at left-back, starting through the first three games of the season. However, he will have to comepete wirh Nico O'Reilly, who has seen success since taking over the left-back role.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Ait-Nouri (ankle) is traveling with the team for Tuesday's match agaisnt Villarreal.

Impact Ait-Nouri could be in for his return Tuesday, as the defender is traveling with the team after missing the past seven games through injury. This is huge news for the club as they enter the busy parts of the season, not only gaining back depth but more importantly gaining back a regular starter. The question remains if he will see the start or not immediately and the club will be cautious, as Nico O'Reilly has has success since Ait-Nouri went down, although he is also dealing with a minor injury.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Ait-Nouri (ankle) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Everton.

Impact Ait-Nouri will not be part of the squad for Saturday's match against the Toffees as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. The left-back trained this week but isn't yet ready for a return to action. His comeback appears close, and he may rejoin the squad in the coming fixtures.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Could return soon Ait-Nouri (ankle) trained on Thursday and is nearing a return, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "Rayan trained yesterday and is much better. He's close to being ba...

Impact Ait-Nouri is very close to returning to the match squad after training fully on Thursday and appears to have recovered from his ankle injury. It remains uncertain if the left-back will make the squad to face the Toffees on Saturday, but he should be back very soon and ready to compete for a starting role on the left flank.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Everton, be warned: Liverpool is taking a run of late winners into the Merseyside derby

Defending Premier League champion Liverpool is making an uncanny habit of scoring late winning goals to start the season

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Out at least five weeks Ait-Nouri (ankle) is set to miss about five weeks of competition due to injury, according to City Xtra.

Impact Ait-Nouri suffered an ankle injury in the game against Tottenham but still played the full 90 minutes against Brighton before the international break. That said, the Algerian is still dealing with the issue since he did not join his country for international duty and recent scans revealed a serious problem that will sideline him for the next five weeks. With the return of Josko Gvardiol, his absence will not impact the starting XI as much as expected, although Ait-Nouri started the first three Premier League games of this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still not fully recovered Ait Nouri (ankle) has still not fully recovered from his injury and remains out for Sunday's derby against Manchester United after not joining Algeria for international duty, coach...

Impact Ait Nouri is still dealing with an ankle injury and has been ruled out for Sunday's derby against Manchester United. The left back didn't join the Algerian squad for international duty in order to recover, but with Josko Gvardiol back in team training, the medical staff might be cautious with him to avoid aggravating the issue. Once fully fit, Ait Nouri is expected to reclaim his spot in the backline.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Ait-Nouri (ankle) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Brighton.

Impact Ait-Nouri has returned to the team sheet as expected Sunday, with the defender shaking off his ankle issues to make the starting XI. The defender should remain in the starting XI now that he is fit, moving forward, and now starting in all three games this season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to face Brighton Ait-Nouri (ankle) is fit for Sunday's match against Brighton, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "He's fine."

Impact Ait-Nouri is an option for Sunday's contest as expected after some positive reports earlier in the week, with the defender ready to face Brighton despite the rough-looking injury he picked up last outing. This is huge news for the club, as he started their opening two games on the left flank, likely to return to that spot immediately. They will now hope he can remain fit, with the defense already appearing to struggle after their loss to Tottenham.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play against Brighton Ait-Nouri (ankle) is expected to play against Brighton on Sunday, Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic said in a press conference, according to Dean Ammi. "Ait-Nouri had an injury. The...

Impact Ait-Nouri was forced off early in Saturday's defeat against Spurs after suffering an ankle sprain in a challenge. That said, the injury appears to be minor since he was back in team training this week and is expected to play in Sunday's clash against the Seagulls. The Algerian has been selected by his country for their upcoming games and isn't a doubt moving forward.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hopes to be back Sunday Ait-Nouri suffered an apparent ankle injury in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Tottenham but coach Pep Guardiola hopes he can be available for Sunday's clash against Brighton. "I did...

Impact Ait-Nouri was forced off early in Saturday's defeat against Spurs after suffering an ankle sprain in a challenge. The Algerian tried to continue but it was too painful for him and he likely left the pitch as a precaution. City now have seven days before the clash against Brighton on Sunday, leaving some hope about the presence of Ait-Nouri in the match squad. That said, if he has to miss the game or start on the bench, Nathan Ake is expected to start in the backline in his place.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gyokeres scores his first goals for Arsenal in 5-0 rout of Leeds, impressive Tottenham beats City

Viktor Gyokeres scored his first Arsenal goals on a day of intent from the Premier League team both before and during its 5-0 thrashing of Leeds

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Forced off with ankle sprain Ait-Nouri was forced off in the 22nd minute of Saturday's clash against Tottenham due to an apparent ankle sprain.

Impact Ait-Nouri suffered an ankle sprain in the 15th minute of Saturday's clash against Spurs and attempted to continue for five more minutes before requesting a substitution. The left-back was replaced by Nathan Ake, who could see increased playing time if Ait Nouri's injury proves to be serious.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City completes the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley

Manchester City has completed the signing of James Trafford from Burnley with the goalkeeper returning to the club where he began his career as an academy player

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Why Rayan Ait-Nouri did not make Man City debut Club World Cup opener? | Sporting News Here's why Rayan Ait-Nouri did not make his Man City debut in their Club World Cup opening match.

JUNE 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Man City signs Reijnders from AC Milan to complete $150M spending spree

Manchester City has concluded a $150 million spending spree ahead of the Club World Cup by announcing the signing of Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Man City signs left back Aït-Nouri from Wolves ahead of Club World Cup

Manchester City has signed Algeria left back Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolverhampton for a reported fee of 37 million euros ($42 million)

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Signs with Manchester City Ait-Nouri has completed a transfer to Manchester City from Wolves, according to his new club.

Impact Ait-Nouri has long been linked to a move to Manchester City, and the deal has finally gone through after he passed his medical. This comes after the defender started in all 37 of his appearances with Wolves last campaign, notching 11 goal contributions from the left flank. He is City's first signing of the summer and is likely to secure minutes immediately. However, this could force some changes in the squad, with Josko Gvardiol possibly moving centrally while Nico O'Reilly, Nathan Ake and Ait-Nouri battle for time on the left side of the defense.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Misses one game all season Ait-Nouri started in all 37 of his appearances while recording four goals on 36 shots and seven assists on 46 chances created in the Premier League.

Impact Air-Nouri was already breaking on the scene last season and one-upped that with his performance this campaign, seeing his second straight season as a regular starter. This would lead him to 11 goal contributions this campaign, showing a great two-way display from his role on the left flank. He is a player who holds value on both sides of the pitch and now appears to be set for a higher-level club, with the likes of Manchester City bidding for his services and seeming likely to get the deal done soon and sign the 24-year-old.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Decent two-way showing Ait-Nouri recorded two shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Ait-Nouri wasn't his best Friday against City, but still managed a decent statline on the left flank. He would see a decent match on both ends, notching two shots and three crosses in the attack to go along with a tackle won, one clearance and two interceptions in the defense. He should remain a starter for the final few games of the season, last missing a start Feb. 9 and bagging three goal contributions since then.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

De Bruyne not finished yet as he gives Man City crucial win over Wolves

Kevin De Bruyne has not finished yet at Manchester City

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Goal and assist versus Spurs Ait-Nouri scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Sunday's 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Ait-Nouri came into Sunday's match without a goal contribution since he recorded a pair of assists at Spurs on Dec. 29. He left Sunday's match with another multi-goal contribution versus Tottenham. He scored the opening goal of the match in the 2nd minute, then assisted Jorgen Strand Larsen's strike in the 64th minute which took the 3-1 lead. He created three chances in his third consecutive match and recorded two accurate cross for the second match in a row. On the defensive end he won two tackles, made one clearance and won five duels before he was subbed off in the 70th minute for Matheus Cunha.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE