{"id":629752,"date":"2025-09-13T22:51:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T21:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=629752"},"modified":"2025-09-13T22:52:05","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T21:52:05","slug":"rayan-ait-nouri-injury-update-how-long-will-manchester-city-be-without-their-defender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/rayan-ait-nouri-injury-update-how-long-will-manchester-city-be-without-their-defender\/","title":{"rendered":"Rayan Ait-Nouri Injury Update: How Long Will Manchester City Be Without Their Defender?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City have been dealt with a significant blow. There&rsquo;s been confirmation that their summer signing Rayan Ait-Nouri will be sidelined for around five weeks due to an ankle injury. The Algerian left-back quickly established himself as Pep Guardiola&rsquo;s first-choice option on the flank but will now be unavailable for some time.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rayan Ait-Nouri Length of Absence<\/h2><p>Ait-Nouri sustained the setback during City&rsquo;s defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and has not featured since. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ait-Nouri is unlikely to return before mid or late October. His absence comes at a critical stage of the season.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680;&#128309; Rayan Ait-Nouri will be out for around 5 weeks with an ankle injury. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EhBRXgF6Up\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/EhBRXgF6Up<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1966760256710865156?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 13, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Man City are preparing for a congested schedule across domestic and European competitions. The 24-year-old is expected to miss as many as nine matches. This includes the Manchester derby, and Champions League clashes against Napoli and Monaco.&nbsp;<\/p><p>He could also miss Premier League encounters with Arsenal, Burnley, and Everton. A potential comeback could be expected on City&rsquo;s trip to Aston Villa on October 26. Full fitness is expected before the high-profile clash against Liverpool at the Etihad on November 8.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/yoane-wissa-injury-update-why-was-newcastle-united-stars-debut-delayed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Yoane Wissa Injury Update: Why Was Newcastle United Star&rsquo;s Debut Delayed?<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Ait-Nouri had been in strong form prior to his injury. He played a key role in City&rsquo;s FIFA Club World Cup win. He also delivered a standout display in the opening-day 4-0 win against Wolves. His enforced spell on the sidelines halts that momentum just as he seemed to be cementing the left-back position.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Defensive Alternatives at Manchester City<\/h2><p>The French-born defender&rsquo;s injury adds to an already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mancity.com\/news\/mens\/manchester-city-v-manchester-united-injury-update-63893272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>concerning list of absentees for Man City<\/a>. Mateo Kovacic, Rayan Cherki, and Omar Marmoush are all unavailable. Meanwhile, fitness doubts linger over Phil Foden, John Stones, and Josko Gvardiol.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/liam-delap-injury-update-how-long-will-the-chelsea-striker-be-out-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Liam Delap Injury Update How Long Will the Chelsea Striker Be Out For<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Guardiola must now consider his defensive reshuffle. Nathan Ake remains the most experienced option to cover at left-back. On the other hand, Gvardiol could also step in if he overcomes his own knock. Academy product Rico Lewis and youngster Nico O&rsquo;Reilly may also get opportunities in the upcoming weeks.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Despite these options, none can quite replicate the attacking drive Ait-Nouri has provided since arriving at the Etihad. His absence not only weakens City&rsquo;s defensive solidity but it also impacts their attacking transitions. That makes this injury a particularly untimely setback as the champions navigate a busy run of fixtures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester City have been dealt with a significant blow. There&rsquo;s been confirmation that their summer signing Rayan Ait-Nouri will be sidelined for around five weeks due to an ankle injury. The Algerian left-back quickly established himself as Pep Guardiola&rsquo;s first-choice option on the flank but will now be unavailable for some time. 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