Ake faces extended spell on the sidelines at Manchester City, reveals Ansser Sadiq

The City boss, Pep Guardiola, has confirmed that he is in a lot of pain.

The Spaniard told reporters: "He's injured. I think it will be until the next international break.

"We are unlucky with Nathan and the national team. Every time he goes there he comes back injured."

"The season starts this weekend. Before was pre-season, one game a week and we had time to train and remember things," he added. 

"Now the recovery is right now. We will see how we behave, how the players recover."