Man City were dealt a huge blow on Wednesday night when defender Nathan Ake limped off against Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old picked up what appeared to be a hamstring problem during the 1-1 draw against Bayern in the UEFA Champions League.
Playing on the left hand side of the backline, Ake was replaced by Aymeric Laporte in the second half and now faces an anxious wait to see if he will be fit for the huge Premier League title clash against Arsenal next Wednesday. The Gunners are currently four points clear of City, although Mikel Arteta's side have played one game more than their title rivals.
Ake has been a mainstay in Pep Guardiola's team this season and has hardly put a foot wrong all campaign. According to injury expert Dr Rajpal Brar, Ake's return will depend on the severity and location of the injury, with recovery periods anything from one to 10 weeks.
