Rayan Ait-Nouri could be available for Manchester City’s clash with Brighton | OneFootball

Manchester City’s new left-back, Rayan Ait-Nouri, had to be substituted during the early stages of Manchester City’s 2-nil defeat to Tottenham at the Etihad last Saturday. The Algerian international sustained what appeared to be an ankle injury inside the game’s opening 20 minutes. It did seem that Ait-Nouri could be out of Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Brighton at the Amex Stadium on Sunday. But now an update suggests that Rayan Ait-Nouri could play against the Seagulls. That is good news for Manchester City ahead of Sunday’s match.

Algeria has called up Rayan Ait-Nouri for their upcoming internationals.

Tyrone Marshall has reported for Manchester Evening News that Algeria has called up Rayan Ait-Nouri for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Botswana and Guinea. Furthermore, Marshall’s report includes quotes from Algeria manager Vladimir Petkovic, which indicate that Ait-Nouri could be available for Manchester City’s upcoming Premier League fixture against Brighton. Regarding Ait-Nouri’s international call-up and injury status, Petkovic said: “Ait-Nouri had an injury. The doctors said it’s not serious. He has trained to join the group. Man City plan to have him play in the next match.”

A further update on Rayan Ait-Nouri’s status for Sunday’s match should come tomorrow.

If Rayan Ait-Nouri is available for Sunday’s match against Brighton, that would be a massive boost for Manchester City. The Algerian international has made a good start to life at the Etihad. He put in a series of good displays at the FIFA Club World Cup. He also made a promising Premier League debut against Wolves before injury struck against Tottenham. Ait-Nouri looks to have the makings of a solid Manchester City player so early in his City career.

A definitive update on Ait-Nouri’s status for Sunday’s match should come from Pep Guardiola tomorrow. The Manchester City manager is due to face the media tomorrow. He will likely be asked about Ait-Nouri’s fitness, and there should be a further update on that matter from Pep Guardiola.