Manchester City’s injured defender is anticipating a return to fitness for the match against Bournemouth.

An injured Manchester City defender is optimistic about his ability to participate in the Bournemouth

match.Manchester City experienced an additional injury setback prior to their 2-1 loss to Tottenham in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Manuel Akanji withdrew from the starting roster due to a minor injury. Ruben Dias succeeded the Swiss defender in the starting lineup. Akanji’s withdrawal from the starting lineup appeared to have dealt Manchester City yet another injury setback. However, it has recently been revealed that Akanji is making a concerted effort to be available for the match against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. Following Tottenham’s elimination from the Carabao Cup, Pep Guardiola disclosed that he was unwilling to gamble on Akanji’s fitness. Guardiola stated that Akanji was willing to endure the distress he experienced prior to City’s match against Spurs. However, the Swiss international was prevented from attending the competition due to a no-risk policy. Guardiola disclosed that he experienced discomfort in his muscular region during his most recent endeavor. Additionally, he expressed that he did not feel well during the warm-up session today. He stated, “I am unable to take a risk,” and I responded, “No, there is no risk.” READ MORE: Has Manchester City been fortunate in terms of Savinho’s injury? Considering Manchester City’s injury predicament, the decision to withdraw Akanji from Wednesday evening’s match was a wise one. The world champions are unable to sustain any additional player losses for an extended period. Manchester City will be without at least six crucial players prior to their match against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Manuel Akanji is anticipating the opportunity to perform at the Vitality Stadium. Akanji expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity to face Bournemouth in an interview with Anton Toloui of Sky Sports News. Akanji expressed his desire to train today and participate in a match against the Cherries on Saturday. Akanji also disclosed that he was compelled to withdraw from City’s loss to Tottenham due to a stiff groin. Akanji’s availability for Saturday’s match against Bournemouth will serve as an advantage for Pep Guardiola’s squad. The Swiss international has made a solid start to the season and will be essential as City navigate through a challenging set of fixtures with a depleted squad.