Manchester City have been fortunate enough to be able to rely on several players this season. Beyond Erling Haaland, who has rightly stolen plenty of back page headlines, Pep Guardiola has seen consistent performances from the likes of Jack Grealish, Rodri and Manuel Akanji.
Another name worthy of that list is Nathan Ake. The Dutchman stepped up to the plate earlier this season when he came in at left-back to replace Joao Cancelo.
Despite naturally being a centre-back, Ake slipped into the role seamlessly. However, since picking up a hamstring injury in the Champions League quarter final victory over Bayern Munich, the Blues have had to adapt to life without him.
The system has tweaked and has seen Akanji perform in the position. ALSO READ: Guardiola provides Ake and De Bruyne update Now Ake has returned to fitness and could be available to face West Ham United tonight, he may be concerned about whether he can regain his place with the Swiss player performing so well.