Manchester City faces a significant setback as defender Nathan Aké suffered a potentially serious injury while playing for the Netherlands in their Nations League match against Germany. During the game on Tuesday, Aké appeared to pull up with a hamstring issue and was visibly in pain, leading to his being stretchered off the field. The emotional response from Aké as he was carried off indicates the gravity of the situation.
This injury comes at a particularly challenging time for Manchester City, as they are set to enter a hectic period following the international break. The Premier League champions have a demanding schedule ahead, with matches against Brentford, Inter Milan, Arsenal, Watford, and Newcastle before the end of the month.
Aké's condition will be assessed through tests to determine the severity of the injury. His absence would be a significant blow for City, given his importance to the team's defense. The club and fans will be anxiously awaiting the results of these tests to understand how long the defender might be sidelined.
Despite Aké's injury, the Netherlands managed to secure a 2-2 draw with Germany, though their recent defensive struggles are apparent, having conceded at least two goals in each of their last three matches. Manchester City, meanwhile, will resume their Premier League campaign on Saturday with a home game against Brentford, where the team will hope for better news regarding Aké's injury status.