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10.05.2022 - 07:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City have a defensive injury crisis, but it presents a massive opportunity for Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake to step up and become heroes.
Pep Guardiola sent a huge worry to Blues fans yesterday when he confirmed Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker will be missing for the rest of the season with their respective injuries. The latest casualty is Dias, who was replaced by Fernandinho at half-time in Sunday's 5-0 victory over Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Just before the break, the Portuguese defender was complaining about discomfort in his leg, with Guardiola confirming post-match that the issue was muscular. With only two weeks of the season remaining, any little knock means missing the remaining three crucial domestic fixtures.
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After braving 70 minutes against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, it looks like Walker's efforts have ultimately come at a cost. It's a similar story with Stones, who started the first leg at the Etihad Stadium unfit and was replaced 30 minutes into the contest.
But with every crisis, there is a massive opportunity for players to step up and become unlikely heroes. Guardiola mentioned Nathan Aké is a doubt for the trip to face Wolves, but the Dutchman and Aymeric Laporte are likely to be the preferred partnership in the remaining fixtures.
Aké - after barely featuring in 2021 - has sprung onto the radar in 2022 with some astute performances in unfamiliar positions. He's operated as a left-back for long periods, but has been hugely dependable when called upon across the backline and is starting to earn the plaudits he deserves.
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