Manchester City defender Nathan Ake is expected to be out for up to 11 weeks following foot surgery, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed.The centre-back was forced off at half-time in last weekend’s FA Cup victory over Plymouth and later underwent an operation to repair a fracture.

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake is expected to miss up to 11 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a foot fracture, yet another injury blow in City's underwhelming season.

Manchester City’s defensive woes deepened with the news that Nathan Ake faces a prolonged spell on the sidelines following surgery on a fractured left foot. The Netherlands international has endured an injury-hit campaign, and his latest setback leaves City scrambling for options at the back.