Manchester City has been handed a fresh injury scare as key defender John Stones is a significant doubt for the upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid, joining Rodri and Mateo Kovacic on the sidelines.
Manchester City faces a new injury concern as defender John Stones missed the weekend’s 3-0 Premier League win over Sunderland, making him a significant doubt for the upcoming Champions League clash against Real Madrid.
Manager Pep Guardiola confirmed Stones was sidelined but offered no timescale for the 31-year-old’s return, leaving the backline exposed.
Stones joins a growing injury list that includes key midfielders. Rodri remains out with a high-tendon hamstring injury; Guardiola noted he won’t be rushed back.
Mateo Kovacic is expected to miss several months due to a chronic ankle problem, further depleting City’s options for the decisive European fixture.