Rayan Ait-Nouri’s Potential Return to the Squad…
Manchester City might have left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri back in action for Sunday’s Brighton match after his inclusion in the Algeria squad for September’s games. Last weekend, Ait-Nouri escaped an ankle injury during his home debut against Tottenham, but like a true superhero, he was quickly replaced by Nathan Ake faster than a toddler downs a candy bar. The £31million summer signing from Wolves has been given the thumbs up by city medics, and Algerian manager Vladimir Petkovic might even let him tackle World Cup qualifiers against Botswana and Guinea next week.
Having the 24-year-old available would significantly enhance Pep Guardiola’s plans, as he is determined to steer City back on the winning path after the Spurs defeat. Nathan Ake, who stepped in for Ait-Nouri, is reportedly linked to every football club under the sun, except maybe a local Sunday League. Meanwhile, City’s acquisition of Ait-Nouri marked their first eager left-back signing in eight years, and with current cover Josko Gvardiol injured, this boost is as refreshing as discovering an extra French fry at the bottom of the bag. Guardiola will update us on Ait-Nouri’s fitness at Friday’s press conference.
