Fans Convinced Manuel Akanji Picked Photos ‘Very Carefully’ Following Manchester City’s Win Over Chelsea
Manchester City’s Manuel Akanji has sparked a social media frenzy after seemingly making a statement with his Instagram posts following the Premier League champions’ 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Switzerland international, who started in central defense alongside Ruben Dias, proved to be a rock-solid force at the back as City kicked off their latest title defense in style. But fans are now convinced that Akanji’s Instagram posts were more than just his usual celebratory fare. [Image: Akanji standing tall amidst a Chelsea player ]
Two of the three photos Akanji uploaded showed him tangling with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, and some fans believe that this was no coincidence. Fernandez’s racial slur controversy earlier this summer and Akanji’s own pride in his mixed heritage (Swiss mother, Nigerian father) have fans convinced that the City star was deliberately highlighting the clash.
"Any picture that shows Enzo being put on his a*** gets my seal of approval," one fan admitted.
There’s no doubt that Akanji’s post-game Instagram posts added fuel to the fire, with comments like "Enzo getting bullied there!" and "Bro is taking enzo to Manchester inside his pocket!" indicating that fans are reading between the lines.
While we can’t know Akanji’s true intentions, fans are certainly interpreting his actions through the lens of the recent controversy involving Fernandez. The Argentine midfielder did apologize to his black teammates after facing backlash, but the incident has no doubt left a sour taste in the mouth for many.
In the end, it may be up to Akanji himself to clarify his motives for posting those particular photos. As for now, fans are firmly convinced that he was making a subtle statement about the clash.
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