Manuel Akanji

29-Year-Old DefenderD
Manchester City
Premier

Switzerland

Starting as expected
DManchester City
November 2, 2024
Akanji (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth.
ANALYSIS
Akanji told reporters Friday that he is fit to play Saturday, and as expected he's in the starting XI. The center-back is straight back in the first team after being scratched mid-week due to a minor issue.
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Expects to play Saturday
DManchester City
November 1, 2024
Akanji (strain) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Bournemouth, the player told Sky Sports News.
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Late scratch Wednesday
DManchester City
October 31, 2024
Akanji was a late scratch from the lineup Wednesday with a knock, per Peter Fitzpatrick of the Standard.
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Assist early on
DManchester City
October 24, 2024
Akanji assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 5-0 win over Sparta Prague.
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Consistent starter
DManchester City
October 11, 2024
Akanji has started every single match in the Premier League and Champions League before the October international break.
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Penalty miss sees Swiss exit
DManchester City
July 6, 2024
Akanji had five clearances in Saturday's 1-1 (6-4) penalty shootout loss versus England.
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Leicester mulling loan?
DBorussia Dortmund
August 28, 2022
Leicester might make a move to sign Akanji on loan for the entire season, according to The Daily Mail.
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The Dortmund defender is desperate to play elsewhere in the 2022-23 season and Leicester might be an excellent opportunity, as he'd be pressure-free but in one of the best leagues in the world. The Foxes are looking at Akanji as the ideal replacement in case Wesley Fofana moves to Chelsea.
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