Ake, Akanji, Foden - Manchester City injury latest and return dates

Manchester City's injury problems continue to mount amid defensive concerns ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace this afternoon.

Pep Guardiola's side have been badly hit by injuries this term and suffered a setback in midweek when Nathan Ake was replaced late on with a hamstring injury while Manuel Akanji was withdrawn at half time. With John Stones also out it means there could be issues in the backline in the capital.

City beat Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night and will be keen to build on that result when they take on the Eagles. Here's the injury latest from the Etihad.

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Injury: Unknown

What Guardiola has said: The City boss said Akanji was just battling through fitness issues having been withdrawn at half time in the win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. He will be assessed ahead of today.

Potential return date: Crystal Palace (A) December 7

Injury: Hamstring

What we know: Ake was forced off late on in the win over Forest with a hamstring injury. There were fears it would be serious but while it will keep him out today, it is understood not to be a long term issue but Guardiola was coy on when the defender could return.

Potential return date:Manchester United (H) December 15

Injury: Bronchitis

What we know: Foden has bronchitis and missed the Forest game and won't return in time to face Palace. The Champions League tie with Juventus is a possibility.

Potential return date: Juventus (A) December 11

Injury: Unknown

What we know: Guardiola said Kovacic returned from Nations League duty with Croatia carrying an injury that will