Manchester City defender Nathan Ake faced another challenging performance, this time representing the Netherlands against France, marking a continuation of recent struggles. Before the international break,
Ake had been critical of his own play during City’s 2-1 loss to Wolves and was also involved in a crucial mistake leading to Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over the treble winners.
In the recent Euro 2024 qualifying game against France, the 28-year-old played for 80 minutes before being substituted.
During his time on the pitch, Ake lost possession nine times, and only 45 of his 52 attempted passes found their intended target. Despite displaying defensive prowess, his ball work did not meet Pep Guardiola’s standards.
SofaScore assessed Ake’s performance with a relatively average match rating of 6.6/10. Football Oranje noted that this display was “not his finest game” for the Netherlands.
The recent weeks have been tough for the City star, and he must work to regain his form and contribute to his team’s victories once the international break concludes.
