Despite the excitement surrounding the tournament, Akanji has expressed his concerns about the competition. In an interview, he stated that players would love to have some time off to rest and recover. He also mentioned that his City teammates share similar sentiments, but they have no choice but to participate in the tournament.

Akanji's concern is that the Club World Cup adds to the already packed summer schedule, increasing the risk of injuries to players. This could have a negative impact on the team's performance in the new season, especially considering manager Pep Guardiola's plans to sign new players and rotate the squad to avoid further injuries.

As a result, Akanji believes that players like him, who are still recovering from injuries, run the risk of picking up new strains or knocks that could affect the start of the new season.