Big advantage for Real Madrid for the return leg: Man City star not playing at the Bernabeu
Manchester City have been dealt a major blow as a key player for Pep Guardiola this season will miss the second leg of their Champions League tie against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, February 19.
The player who will be absent for the second leg is Manuel Akanji, who was in action last Tuesday (February 11) as City lost 3-2 to Madrid at the Etihad.
The Swiss was named in Pep Guardiola's starting XI, playing at right-back. However, he was substituted at half-time and replaced by Rico Lewis.
According to FPLMaineRoad on X, Akanji suffered an injury during the clash against Real Madrid that led to his substitution. The outlet adds that the Manchester City defender could be out for the coming months and could miss the rest of the season.
When asked about Akanji's situation and availability for the reverse fixture at the Bernabeu, Guardiola claimed he had no idea, saying: "I don't know."
While Manchester City have yet to issue an official statement regarding Akanji's status, there is a strong possibility he could miss the crucial return leg in Spain. Akanji has been a key figure in Guardiola's side this season.
He has played in all but one of the team's nine Champions League matches this season, making his only contribution so far an assist against Sparta Prague. Overall, the Swiss has made 30 appearances for the Citizens in the 2024-25 campaign. /Telegraph/
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