Our Dutch defender returned to match action in Wednesday’s 5-0 Champions League triumph over Sparta Prague, having made a full recovery from a two month lay-off with a hamstring injury.
Ake picked up the injury whilst on international duty in the September international break.
He has spent the past two months carefully working on his recovery and rehabilitation under the careful guidance of the City backroom staff.
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And our club photography team have been there alongside, charting Nathan’s road to recovery every step of the way from sessions in the gym through to his return to the training field.
Nathan’s hard work and patience ultimately saw him make a welcome return to first team action on Wednesday in that fine victory over Sparta.
It’s great to have him back!
See the best images from Nathan’s road to recovery in our galley below…
