Manuel Akanji Out 8–10 Weeks Following Muscle Surgery

The Manchester City defender sustained the injury during the Champions League loss to Real Madrid and will undergo surgery on Saturday.

Manuel Akanji suffered a muscle injury during Manchester City's 3-2 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Pep Guardiola confirmed Akanji will undergo surgery on Saturday and is expected to be sidelined for 8–10 weeks.
The injury leaves Manchester City without a key defender for crucial upcoming matches, including the Champions League second leg against Real Madrid.
Akanji had been playing in an unfamiliar right-back role due to injuries and squad shortages in City's defensive lineup.
Guardiola acknowledged the strain on his defensive options, with several players, including Nathan Aké and Jack Grealish, also dealing with injuries.