The Netherlands international was substituted in the opening period of City’s 2-1 victory in Tokyo as goals from James McAtee and Aymeric Laporte on either side of a Mathys Tel equalizer gave Pep Guardiola’s team a slim victory.
However, Ake did receive some good news over the weekend when he signed a new four-year contract at the Etihad Stadium. This follows his great defensive performances for the treble winners the previous season.
When they face championship rivals Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday, Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a third consecutive Community Shield loss.
Ake, who hopes to demonstrate his fitness in time for the season opener against Mikel Arteta’s team, is likely to be available for Guardiola to use.
“The calf is tight. In the coming days, we shall see, but nothing serious. According to Sam Lee of The Athletic, the defender said on Friday, “I’ll be fine next week.
After joining the European champions for £41 million from Bournemouth in 2020, Ake made 41 appearances in all competitions and has earned a spot in Guardiola’s starting XI despite a difficult first season.
Aymeric Laporte is attempting to finalize a permanent transfer elsewhere in order to play regularly for the first team, and City is hoping to complete the signing of Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig this week to improve their backline.
Although Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan have already departed Manchester City, the team is still optimistic that it will be able to hold onto Bernardo Silva and Kyle Walker for the upcoming campaign after bringing in Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea during the transfer window.