Manchester City youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis has admitted it was "difficult' to see Manuel Akanji sign for the club.
Pep Guardiola signed Akanji from Borussia Dortmund for £15million this summer and the 27-year-old has hardly put a foot wrong since his arrival at the Etihad. City will of course have been concerned to see John Stones come off injured before half-time during England's 3-3 draw with Germany on Monday night, yet at the same time, they will be feeling a sense of vindication over their transfer planning.
Their new centre-back Akanji has played a full 90 minutes for all three games that he has been available for, conceding just one goal in the process. Stones' latest injury means that Akanji looks set to be called upon once again, this time for the Manchester derby, with Guardiola hoping the Swiss defender can keep Erik ten Hag's side at bay.
