Rayan Ait-Nouri Injury: 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 didn't speak with the doctors yet. It looks like his ankle. We have seven days, hopefully he can recover."

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.