We now know when Nathan Ake might be returning to action for Manchester City. Having suffered a hamstring injury in the Netherlands’ UEFA Nations League game with Germany, the Dutchman underwent scans that ultimately determined he’ll be out of action until after the October international break is complete. So no Nathan Ake until November, which obviously means no Nathan Ake on Wednesday night versus Inter Milan.
The news is less definitive, but potentially much better for Savinho. It’s up in the air right now.
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The summer signing missed the final game before the internationals due to injury, but retuned to feature in most of the win over Brentford FC this past weekend.
We say “most” because the Brazilian forward had to be withdrawn in stoppage time after clutching his hamstring, and now we wait to see what is going on with his fitness situation ahead of the Wednesday night tie.
It could be nothing, or it could be something.
Finally, Oscar Bobb (fractured leg) is out until December.
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