England: Rayan Aït-Nouri struggles against City!

Oct 11, 2026

Rayan Aït-Nouri is facing challenges both with the Algeria national team and at Manchester City. His absence from the matchday squad against Liverpool raises further questions about his future.

Times are tough for Rayan Aït-Nouri. Barely used by Manchester City before the international break, the left-back likely hoped to regain some rhythm during his time with Algeria. However, things did not go as he had hoped, having previously played for Wolverhampton.

Coach Brahim Hemdani chose Jaouen Hadjam for the starting eleven in the match against Zambia. This was a tough decision for Aït-Nouri to accept, and his frustration was evident on the bench. As a result, the Algeria coaching staff released him from the squad for disciplinary reasons, allowing him to return to Manchester early.

His return to England did not improve his situation. For City's first match after the break, a Premier League clash against Liverpool, Aït-Nouri was not even listed on the matchday squad. This absence certainly drew attention, especially since he had already seen very limited playing time since the start of the season.

At this point, the future of the 25-year-old defender at Manchester City appears increasingly uncertain. With a lost place in the national team and a situation that is not improving at the club, Aït-Nouri is going through a particularly tough time. If his position in the hierarchy does not change quickly, the question of a departure during the winter transfer window could seriously arise.

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