Stones has reportedly picked up a ‘muscular damage’ and might be out ‘for a short while’ says Guardiola. (Credit: AFP)
Stones had already missed the primary 10 video games of the marketing campaign with a hip damage sustained in pre-season earlier than returning to motion in October.
Manchester City defender John Stones faces a prolonged spell on the sidelines after struggling an damage in Tuesday’s 3-0 win towards Young Boys.
City boss Pep Guardiola mentioned the England centre-again is prone to be out for a considerable interval following his half-time substitution on the Etihad Stadium.
Stones had already missed the primary 10 video games of the marketing campaign with a hip damage sustained in pre-season earlier than returning to motion in October.
❌ John Stones has sustained a muscular damage and can miss the sport vs Newcastle tomorrow.Guardiola confirms he doesn’t know the way lengthy Stones might be out of motion.
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Asked if Stones can be out for a very long time, Guardiola mentioned: “Yeah, I think he will be out a while. I feel so sorry for him.”
Stones’ damage is a blow for Premier League leaders City, who face key matches towards Liverpool and Tottenham after the November worldwide break.
Adding to Guardiola’s damage woes was the sight of Manuel Akanji struggling a again drawback in the course of the pre-match heat-up, with Kyle Walker a final-minute alternative for the Swiss defender.
City are additionally unbeaten of their previous 17 Champions League video games and Guardiola now has the chance to relaxation gamers within the final two group matches if he needs, as an alternative prioritising Premier League fixtures towards Tottenham and Crystal Palace.
BREAKING: John Stones might be dominated out via damage “for a while”, says Pep Guardiola.— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) November 7, 2023
The saving grace for City is their victory over Young Boys sealed qualification for the Champions League final 16, permitting Guardiola to relaxation gamers for his or her remaining two group matches.
“Manu had a problem in the back. Unfortunately John, he felt (injured) again,” Guardiola mentioned.
“It is a big loss for us. He is so important for what he does. He will recover, the season is long. He will be back stronger.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
