'Bothering me for months' - Nathan Ake confirms successful operation on fractured foot as Man City star admits to 'frustrating season'

The Dutch defender started in City's 3-1 win over Plymouth in the FA Cup on Saturday, but he did not return for the second half, with Ruben Dias replacing him. Manager Pep Guardiola later confirmed that the player has been ruled out of action with a long-term injury. On Monday, Ake shared his photograph from the hospital where he successfully underwent surgery on his fractured foot.

On his Instagram, Ake wrote in the caption: "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 and I am looking positively to the future! Rest and recover now, see you soon Cityzens and thank you for your support."

Ake has been plagued with multiple injuries throughout the campaign and has remained on the sidelines for spells of the season. The defender has made only 18 appearances for the club across all competitions and has started in only eight Premier League matches.

The reigning English champions will be back in action in the Premier League on Saturday as they take on Nottingham Forest in a difficult away fixture.