Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji faces an 8-10 week recovery period following an injury during a Champions League match against Real Madrid. Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed that Akanji will undergo surgery, emphasizing the player's exceptional effort this season despite facing difficult playing conditions due to squad injuries. Guardiola expressed his hopes for a speedy recovery, acknowledging the physical demands placed on Akanji and teammate Nathan Ake, stating that the challenges they encountered took a significant toll on them physically.
"We only wish the best recovery for Manu [Akanji], speedy," Guardiola said. He acknowledged Akanji's significant contributions despite difficult conditions due to injuries in the squad.
"Because the effort that he has done this season has been unbelievable because him and Nathan [Ake] as well played in difficult conditions; not being able to be top and to help the team in an emergency position that we had in a lack of players in that position."
"And at the end, the body said enough is enough..." This underscores the physical toll taken on players who pushed hard under challenging circumstances.
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