Man City's Ake sidelined again after foot surgery

Manchester City's Nathan Ake is set for another spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured foot.

The Netherlands defender, 30, came off at half-time in Saturday's FA Cup win over Plymouth with an injury that he said "has been bothering me for months".

Ake had an operation on Monday and, afterwards, posted a picture of himself on social media., external

"This has been such a frustrating season for me but I have now had a successful surgery on a fracture in my foot, which has been bothering me for months," he said.

"I am looking positively to the future. Rest and recover now, see you soon Cityzens and thank you for your support."

Ake has been restricted to 18 appearances so far this season due to a succession of short-term injuries.

Fellow defenders John Stones and Manuel Akanji also missed Saturday's fifth-round win over Plymouth through injury.