The situation of Rayan Aït-Nouri continues to deteriorate. After a difficult gathering with Algeria, the left-back was absent during the crucial match between Manchester City and Liverpool on Sunday, not even making it onto the match sheet. This incident raises further uncertainties about his place in the team's plans.
Already struggling for playing time in England, the former Wolverhampton player hoped to use the international break to regain form with the Greens. However, for the match against Zambia, he was not selected in the starting eleven, as the coaching staff opted for Jaouen Hadjam.
The discontent expressed by Aït-Nouri during this match reportedly played a role in his early departure from the gathering for disciplinary reasons. He returned to Manchester ahead of his teammates.
This return did not lead to an improvement in his situation. For the resumption of the Premier League against Liverpool, the 25-year-old was not included in Manchester City's squad list.
This series of setbacks further weakens his position. As he struggles to find a place both in the national team and at the club, Aït-Nouri must now find a way out of this deadlock. If his status does not change in the coming weeks, a departure in January could be considered to secure more playing time.
