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’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.

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.