Major consequences for the Premier League title race could result from injury.
As he was carted off hurt, NATHAN AKE looked as though he was about to cry.
The Manchester City defender was playing for Holland in their Nations League match in Amsterdam against Germany.
Nathan Ake suffered a horror injury while in action for Holland.
Ake needed to be taken off on a stretcher.Unfortunately, Ake picked up a horrible issue right before halftime.After a Dutch corner, the ace stayed forward and attempted to cling onto the ball in the Germany penalty area as it was recycled.However, Ake appeared to have a hamstring pull as he attempted to control the ball with his outstretched left foot while Joshua Kimmich applied pressure.He hunched down for a bit, and it was obvious he was in excruciating pain.And while the referee waved on the physio crew, the injured star had to be carried to the turf by teammate Cody Gakpo and Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
He buried his face with his hands and was carried off by the medical staff after receiving treatment on the spot and consolation from Virgil van Dijk. Then, Arsenal player Jurrien Timber took over at the back for a devastated Ake. Despite Ake’s sparse play for the champions this season, the injury could prove to be a blow for City manager Pep Guardiola.After being benched against Chelsea and Ipswich in the Premier League, he made his final-minute appearance at West Ham. Guardiola had chosen to start Ruben Dias, Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, and Josko Gvardiol at the back.Nevertheless, Guardiola would not want to miss a significant portion of the season without an experienced defender, and a hamstring strain would require time away from the pitch.In a rematch of the 2023 final, City hosts Brentford on Saturday before hosting Inter Milan in their Champions League debut on Wednesday.On September 22, they play Arsenal at the Etihad.However, the Gunners, who are eager to grab the Premier League championship from City this year, are dealing with their own injury problems.After rolling his ankle during Norway’s match against Austria last night, Martin Odegaard hobbled away.Following a strange collision while playing for Italy, new defender Riccardo Calafiori also developed an issue while on international service.Mikel Merino, another summer addition, is also sidelined.When the Spanish midfielder ran into Gabriel Magalhaes in his first training session at Arsenal, he broke his shoulder.
The pain was clear to see on the defender’s face.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Cody Gakpo helped the stricken star.
Ake was treated on the pitch by physios.