Manchester City's injury woes are easing as Manu Akanji rejoins training following a brief adductor issue, leaving Nathan Ake as the only defender sidelined. The return of Akanji provides Pep Guardiola with more defensive options ahead of the crucial Aston Villa match.
Manchester City 's injury list is slowly shrinking as another absent player made his return to training on Thursday.
John Stones returned to the matchday squad at the weekend and was set to make his own return, but that substitution was scuppered after United scored late on. And now Stones could be joined by another returning defender, giving Guardiola more options over the festive period. ALSO READ: Staggering cost to watch Man City in FIFA Club World Cup revealed as £1700 tickets on sale
The development means Ake is the only short-term injury issue, alongside the longer absences of Rodri and Oscar Bobb. Pep Guardiola will update reporters on the health of his squad later on Friday, perhaps offering an insight into how close Akanji is to starting again.
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