Manchester City defender John Stones will miss the next eight to ten weeks with a thigh injury, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The 30-year-old sustained the issue during his side’s 3-1 Champions League defeat by Real Madrid on February 19.

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It was a tough start for Manchester City in the Champions League playoffs against Real Madrid on Wednesday. Shortly after Kylian Mbappé gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute, City central defender John Stones had to be substituted because of an apparent knee injury.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said defender John Stones faces a long spell on the sidelines and may have to undergo surgery in the next few days

The striker was an unused substitute against Real Madrid while defender Stones’ thigh injury may require surgery.

John Stones has been ruled out for up to ten weeks as Pep Guardiola confirmed a huge injury blow for the Manchester City defender.

With Manchester City in the process of a rebuild, as players arrive at the club, there will be a host of players who are likely to depart the club in the summer.

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