Recovery has begun - Manchester City star Manuel Akanji has surgery

Recovery has begun - Manchester City star Manuel Akanji has surgery

Tosin Abayomi 18:46 - 16.02.2025

Manchester City star of Nigerian descent, Manuel Akanji, says recovery has started after surgery.

Due to surgery for a thigh injury, Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will be out for up to ten weeks.

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

Manchester City star of Nigerian descent Manuel Akanji say recovery has started after surgery.
Manchester City star of Nigerian descent Manuel Akanji say recovery has started after surgery.

Akanji who represents his Nigerian ancestry took to social media to give an update on his surgery.

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He posted a photo after the operation and gave fans a reason to expect his return.

Manchester City star of Nigerian descent Manuel Akanji say recovery has started after surgery.
Manchester City star of Nigerian descent Manuel Akanji say recovery has started after surgery.

He said, "Surgery went well.

"The journey back to recovery has begun.

"Thanks for all your get-well messages!"

Manchester City star of Nigerian descent Manuel Akanji say recovery has started after surgery.
Burna Boy and Manuel Akanji of Manchester City Manchester City star of Nigerian descent Manuel Akanji say recovery has started after surgery.

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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