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Due to surgery for a thigh injury, Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will be out for up to ten weeks.
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The injury was sustained by the 29-year-old Swiss international during a 3-2 Champions League knockout-stage loss to Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium.
Akanji on surgery
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Akanji who represents his Nigerian ancestry took to social media to give an update on his surgery.
He posted a photo after the operation and gave fans a reason to expect his return.
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He said, "Surgery went well.
"The journey back to recovery has begun.
"Thanks for all your get-well messages!"
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Akanji has made 30 appearances overall in all competitions this season, playing in 20 of City's 24 Premier League games.
Manager Pep Guardiola said that he would be out for eight to ten weeks after his injury.
Akanji's injury comes after defenders Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, and John Stones have recently returned to duty after being out.
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