Ait-Nouri’s Early Exit in Etihad Debut…
Manchester City faced more drama than a soap opera when new signing Rayan Ait-Nouri limped off just 15 minutes into the Premier League match against Tottenham. He twisted his ankle while heroically blocking a pass—it was as if the ball was auditioning for the role of ‘worst enemy’ in an action thriller. City’s medical staff rushed in to help, and Nathan Ake was sent to warm up like a replacement actor ready to steal the scene. When the Spurs tested Ait-Nouri’s flank, he buckled, and it was curtains for his debut performance as Ake replaced him on stage.
The timing of Ait-Nouri’s injury couldn’t be worse, as it came just after his ÂŁ31 million move from Wolves, where he was more dazzling than a disco ball. With Josko Gvardiol still recovering from his own injuries and Nico O’Reilly moonlighting as a midfielder this season, City’s left-back lineup currently looks like a game of musical chairs. The loss is a cruel twist for Ait-Nouri, especially after impressing at the Club World Cup. Apparently, City’s left-back woes attract more drama than a reality show reunion.
