Nouri forced off early in Premier League clash with Tottenham

Manchester City have suffered an early injury blow to left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri in this afternoon’s Premier League clash at home to Tottenham Hotspur.

The 24-year-old summer signing from Wolverhampton Wanderers was handed his first start at the Etihad Stadium after making his full debut against his former club in the Citizens’ 4-0 opening win at Molineux last weekend.

However, Ait-Nouri was forced off in the 23rd minute against Spurs after jarring his left ankle just under 10 minutes earlier when closing down Mohammed Kudus.

The Algeria international attempted to carry on after receiving treatment, but he was not moving freely when he returned to the pitch and it became clear that an enforced change was required from manager Pep Guardiola.

Ait-Nouri looked in some discomfort as he gingerly walked off, with Nathan Ake brought on as his replacement at left-back to feature in his first Premier League game for City since February 23.

Man City will hope that Ait-Nouri has not sustained a serious injury, with Guardiola expected to deliver some form of update on the defender’s condition in his post-match press conference.

The Citizens travel to Brighton & Hove Albion for their final Premier League fixture in August before preparing for the latest instalment of the Manchester derby at home to Manchester United on September 14 after the international break.

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