The Swiss international was a key part of the squad that lifted the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in his first campaign in England.
With the Blues now tasked with defending all three trophies, Akanji insists he has the drive required to match those achievements.
City’s 2022/23 Champions League journey
Speaking before Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Young Boys, the champions of his home country, Akanji said: “I want to go again this season and win all that’s possible.
“Unfortunately we can’t win the Carabao Cup but all the other competitions I hope we can fight for them and hopefully lift some more trophies this year.
“I think we started really well in the season, we didn’t win the Community Shield but after that we had a long streak of winning but then the three losses in England.
“Obviously that wasn’t good for us but it’s good to show the reaction and to win the game at the weekend which wasn’t easy.”
Having already defeated Red Star Belgrade at home and RB Leipzig in Germany, we’re in a strong position in Group G.
However, Akanji expects another strong challenge from Young Boys.
The Swiss club are managed by Raphael Wicky, who was briefly Akanji’s boss at FC Basel during the 2017/18 season.
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“He was a really good manager but has developed as a manager,” said Akanji.
“He was in America and is now back in Switzerland doing a good job at Young Boys.
“They won’t be scared, they try to play their football and be brave but we come here focusing on ourselves and for the three points.”
Young Boys v City app coverage
Our official app allows you to follow all of the action from Switzerland in one place.
Minute-by-minute text updates will begin in our Matchday Centre two hours before kick-off, whilst our Matchday Live show will begin at 18:45 (UK).
We will have special guests David James, Keith Curle and Paul Dickov on the latest Matchday Live show, offering their expert insight at half-time and in greater detail after the final whistle.
They will also answer viewer questions throughout the broadcast, with audience participation actively encouraged on Matchday Live. To get in touch, send a WhatsApp to: +447537186538.
During the game you can listen to live audio commentary from Alistair Mann and Andy Morrison while our text commentary continues.
Make sure to have push notifications turned on as well, so you can be alerted to key moments in the action, including goals, red cards and the team news.
Highlights from the match, as well as a full-match replay [available on CITY+] will also be available later in the evening.
