Pep Guardiola rued another international break as he confirmed Nathan Ake could be out for over a month. The Manchester City manager is not expecting the defender to be available for selection again until after the next international break after picking up a hamstring duty with Netherlands.
Ake suffered discomfort in the UEFA Nations League match with Germany and was immediately substituted with what looked to be a painful injury that subsequent tests in Manchester have confirmed is a considerable one.
Guardiola never enjoys the loss of control that comes when clubs allow their players to go and represent their national teams, and was particularly stinging of Ake's situation as he suggested that it has happened regularly. "He's injured.
I think it will be until the next international break. READ MORE: What Walker and Gundogan did over international break to impress City coaches READ MORE: Man City given double injury boost but leave Erling Haaland doubt "We are unlucky with Nathan and the national team.