John Stones - SOCCER News, Rumors, & Updates

Expected to remain out Stones (thigh) isn't expected to return for Saturday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact This isn't too surprising for Stones, as Man City don't need to rush him back from a muscle injury. At this point, he's in danger of missing the rest of the month, but he appears to be close and as long as there's no re-injury, he should be available in the next week or two.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still out another week Stones (thigh) will miss Saturday's trip to West Ham and likely Tuesday's UCL contest, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact There was some hope that Stones would be available coming out of the international break, but he'll unfortunately remain out. It's clearly a nagging injury that has forced him on the sidelines all season and City are taking their time with him. The hope is that he can get back in some training next week and be an option before the month is over.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Edging closer to return Stones (thigh) is "more or less there" ahead of Saturday's match against Fulham, according to assistant manager Juanma.

Impact Stones is unlikely to be pushed Saturday just ahead of the international break, but it's a positive update on his status. He's yet to play this season because of injury, but all signs point to a return following the break and for upcoming Champions League contests.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out until after break Stones (thigh) will be out until after the international break, confirmed manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact It's a tough start to the season for Stones, but fortunately for City, the back line may be their deepest position. Josko Gvardiol has come into the lineup the last couple matches and been a seamless addition, while Nathan Ake hasn't been involved though is another player returning from a minor injury. Stones will hope to be back on the pitch next month at the earliest.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Newcastle Stones will miss Saturday's match against Newcastle with a recurrence of a recent injury, according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Stones has been in and out of the squad the last couple weeks and he'll miss another match Saturday with a return still unknown. Rico Lewis started the opener in the midfield, though Mateo Kovacic can also feature in the role next to Rodri, which he did in the Super Cup final.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Stones (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's Super Cup against Sevilla.

Impact Stones missed the Premier League opener against Burnley but is now back on the bench. The defender made the switch to a role in deep-lying midfield at the end of 2022-23 and could slot straight back into the midfield with Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) out long-term.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Named to Super Cup squad Stones (thigh) will travel with the team for Wednesday's UEFA Cuper Cup match versus Sevilla.

Impact Stones was held out of the Premier League opener versus Burnley due to his thigh problem, but his inclusion in the Super Cup squad would seem to indicate the defender isn't dealing with a serious knock. At this point, Stones should probably be expected to continue playing further up the pitch in more of a midfield role, having slotted into his normal central defender spot just three times in his final 14 matches of last season.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in season opener Stones (thigh) is not in the squad for Friday's match against Burnley.

Impact Stones was not included in the squad for the season opener against Burnley, and Pep Guardiola said he felt "a little bit something in the adductor." It remains to be seen if he'll be ready to feature in the Super Cup against Sevilla on Wednesday. Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji will start at center-back since Ruben Dias was also left out of the squad due to concussion.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 11 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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JUNE 11 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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JUNE 11 • SKY.COM

Wins nine duels versus Inter Stones drew two fouls, had seven successful take-ons, sent in one accurate cross, and won nine duels in Saturday's 1-0 win over Inter.

Impact Stones held things down in the midfield as has been the case in the second half of the season and, while he didn't fill it up offensively, he was involved in the action that led to the game-winning goal. A pair of injuries limited him to 31 appearances (29 starts), where he has logged three goals, three assists, 14 chances created, and 48 clearances.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 7 • SKY.COM

On bench against Brentford Stones (undisclosed) is in Manchester City's match day squad to take on Brentford in the Premier League finale on Sunday.

Impact Stones has recovered enough from an injury he suffered in the midweek draw with Brighton to make the squad against Brentford, and he could see some playing time off the bench on Sunday.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Fitness test for Sunday Stones (undisclosed) will be questionable for the clash against Brentford this weekend, though Man City manager Pep Guardiola said Friday that no player has been ruled out for the...

Impact Stones picked up an injury during the midweek draw with Brighton and was subbed out as a precaution. His status at the moment is uncertain for Sunday's Premier League finale against Brighton, along with fellow center-backs Nathan Ake (hamstring), Ruben Dias (undisclosed), Aymeric Laporte (undisclosed) and Manuel Akanji (undisclosed).

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off as precaution Stones was subbed out of Wednesday's match against Brighton in the 84th minute after feeling some muscular tightness, Man City manager Pep Guardiola told Sam Lee of The Athletic af...

Impact Stones actually lined up in central defense of a back-four on Saturday, a rare occasion in 2023 for the player who has looked so comfortable in midfield recently. But Stones had to come out of the Brighton game late on as an injury precaution, with Guardiola saying "We didn't want to take a risk, so hopefully he can recover as soon as possible." City's next game is the Premier League season finale against Brentford on Sunday.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 13 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 26

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APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

Scores goal against Arsenal Stones scored a goal and won two of two tackles in Wednesday's 4-1 victory against Arsenal.

Impact Stones returned to a more traditional center-back role in a 4-3-3 against Arsenal, but that didn't stop him from scoring his second goal in as many Premier League appearances with a headed effort from a Kevin De Bruyne free kick.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 24 • YOUTUBE

Haaland ties EPL scoring record as City beats Leicester 3-1

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APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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APRIL 15 • YOUTUBE

Scores goal against Leicester Stones scored a goal and made a clearance in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Leicester City.

Impact Stones returned to the back-three to face Leicester on Saturday but that didn't stop him from notching his first goal of the Premier League campaign with an effort on the half-volley coming from a corner kick situation. It says a lot about Stones' importance to this team that he was subbed out along with Erling Haaland at halftime in order to rest ahead of the UCL quarterfinal second leg on Wednesday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Stones took a shot and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League victory against Bayern Munich. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Stones has looked very comfortable in City's hybrid right-back/defensive midfield role since returning from a hamstring injury in early March, and he grabbed his first ever UCL assist Tuesday with a headed pass to Erling Haaland.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

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