Nathan Ake was substituted at half-time with a hamstring issue but is back on the grass ahead of Sunday's game
Nathan Ake returned to training with the Dutch national team to ease Manchester City concerns over an injury.
Ake, who missed the Community Shield with a hamstring picked up on the summer tour to Asia, appeared to suffer another hamstring when the Netherlands played Greece and was substituted at half-time in that match. His coach Ronald Koeman confirmed after the match that they did not want to take any risks with the defender.
Despite De Telegraaf reporting the player still seemed to be in discomfort in training on Friday, the fact that he was back on the grass was seen as a good sign. The 28-year-old is expected to be available to Koeman for their game against Republic of Ireland on Sunday evening.Pep Guardiola pleaded with his players to return from this fortnight without any injuries and City will hope to be able to count on Ake when they head to West Ham next Saturday.
City boss Guardiola has already hit out at the increased risk of injuries that comes from the busy schedule and poor preparations over the summer where commercial ambitions are prioritised over football. The Blues will soon start playing two games a week with the Carabao Cup and Champions League kicking into action.
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