John Stones
31-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
Starting in pre-season
Stones started and played the first 45 minutes of Saturday's friendly against Palermo.
ANALYSIS
Stones got the start with a strong first XI, playing the first half before wholesale changes. the defender ended the season with a thigh issue, missing the final three months of the campaign. Injuries have hampered Stones heavily in recent years, but whenever he can get fit he earns consistent minutes in the defense and holding midfield. If Stones opens the season fully fit he should compete for minutes in either role, especially with City competing in four competitions.
Stones got the start with a strong first XI, playing the first half before wholesale changes. the defender ended the season with a thigh issue, missing the final three months of the campaign. Injuries have hampered Stones heavily in recent years, but whenever he can get fit he earns consistent minutes in the defense and holding midfield. If Stones opens the season fully fit he should compete for minutes in either role, especially with City competing in four competitions.
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Unused on bench
Stones (thigh) went unused on the bench during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Wydad.
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Aiming return in pre-season
Stones (thigh) is still injured and will not be available for the season finale against Fulham on Sunday, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "Except John [Stones] everyone else is fit."
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Out for at least two months
Stones will be out for eight to ten weeks with a thigh injury and will not require surgery, coach Pep Guardiola confirmed in a press conference. "No, (he will not need) surgery. He can be recovered during eight to 10 weeks without surgery."
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May require surgery
Stones (thigh) was forced off the pitch during the match against Real Madrid due to an injury that could require surgery, according to coach Pep Guardiola in a press conference. "He is injured. It's a difficult one. In the next days, we will know if he needs surgery or not."
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Injured yet again
Stones was forced off injured during the first half of Wednesday's clash with Real Madrid.
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City open to letting him leave
Manchester City will listen to offers for Stones during the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Mirror.
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Manchester City will listen to offers for many of their biggest star players this summer, as manager Pep Guardiola is keen on continuing the squad overhaul he started during the recent January transfer window. Stones might be injury prone, but when he's available, there's no doubt he's one of the best center-backs in Europe. Some of the top teams in the world could keep close tabs on his availability in case he departs the Etihad Stadium outfit.
Manchester City will listen to offers for many of their biggest star players this summer, as manager Pep Guardiola is keen on continuing the squad overhaul he started during the recent January transfer window. Stones might be injury prone, but when he's available, there's no doubt he's one of the best center-backs in Europe. Some of the top teams in the world could keep close tabs on his availability in case he departs the Etihad Stadium outfit.