Impact Stones will not require surgery for his thigh injury and is expected to recover in eight to ten weeks. Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov could see increased playing time during his absence.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
JOHN STONES
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0 A •
0.2 SPG
2 G
0 A
0.2 SPG
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...
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. "H...
Impact Stones will know in the coming days if surgery is necessary for the thigh injury he sustained against Real Madrid. With Stones expected to miss an extended period, Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov are likely to see increased playing time in the coming matches.
FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Injured yet again Stones was forced off injured during the first half of Wednesday's clash with Real Madrid.
Impact Stones made it just seven minutes before being forced off during Wednesday's match. The defender was replaced by Nathan Ake, who will likely see more minutes as Stones more likely than not heads for another spell on the sideline. Stones has already had multiple injury issues this season, and has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons in general.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 12 • SKY.COM
Two assists from defense Stones assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal) and four chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win versus Club Brugge.
Impact Stones looked to have returned to his 2022/23 season form Wednesday, with the defender bagging assists on two goals as City completed a comeback victory. This marks his first two assists in UCL play this season, also having bagged a goal earlier in the season. This was his first start since returning from injury, playing the full 90 and appearing to be completely recovered.
JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE
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JANUARY 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Returning as expected Stones (foot) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against PSG.
Impact Stones is back as an option Wednesday as anticipated, with the defender earning a role on the bench. This finally ends his absence of six games, hoping to now keep fit as he has only played twice since October due to constant injuries. He will look to test his legs against PSG, although that will likely depend on the position of the match, as City cannot risk dropping points with their back against the relegation wall in UCL play.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Available Wednesday Stones (foot) is available for Wednesday's trip to PSG, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Stones came back to the team and that is incredible news for us,"
Impact Stones has struggled with a variety of injuries throughout the season. The defender is now back fit, and should compete for minutes, both in the back three and in midfield. It's unclear if he's actually fit enough for more minutes straight away or is simply some depth on the bench Wednesday.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Saturday Stones (foot) isn't an option for Saturday's clash with Salford City, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Impact Stones still isn't fit for Saturday's FA Cup clash. The defender has missed multiple portions of the season with injury and has aggravated the injury straight away each time. Stones has no exact timeline for his return but with games coming so frequently in the coming weeks he could miss a handful even if he's out two weeks further.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Stones (undisclosed) isn't an option for Sunday's fixture versus Leicester City.
Impact Stones will skip his second consecutive fixture due to an undisclosed physical problem. Manchester City are rolling with the same defense used in the previous rounds.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sidelined on boxing day Stones (undisclosed) won't be involved in Thursday's clash with Everton.
Impact Stones won't be available for the second time in the span of a few days due to an unknown injury. Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake are getting the call in the middle of the defense Thursday.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Late call Thursday Stones (undisclosed) is questionable for Thursday's match against Everton, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "We train this afternoon, and then we will see how many players we h...
Impact Stones appears to have suffered a relapse of a previous injury Saturday, with the club confirming his substitution off was because he wasn't ready to return from his foot injury. That said, he is now a late call for Thursday, with his availability likely coming down to a fitness test. Even if he is fit, he probably won't see the start, with Manuel Akanji and Josko Gvardiol serving in the middle of the defense.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Injured Saturday Stones was brought off with an injury during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, manager Pep Guardiola confirmed.
Impact Stones came off at halftime during Saturday's loss, and it was confirmed post-match that it was an injury. The defender has struggled repeatedly with injuries and is now back on the sideline. He's in extreme doubt for a Thursday clash with Everton.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets nod versus Aston Villa Stones (foot) is starting in Saturday's match versus Aston Villa.
Impact Stones is back in the XI a few days after being an unused sub versus Manchester United following a multi-week absence. He has notched six tackles (one won), seven clearances and three interceptions in his last six showings, scoring twice and contributing to one clean sheet.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Training Thursday Stones (foot) trained during Thursday's session, according to manager Pep Guardiola."Manuel [Akanji] and John [Stones] are back in training. That is good for us...I don't know yet...
Impact Stones was back on the bench for the Manchester derby, but it appears he wasn't really fit. The defender is likely to be back on the bench Saturday, but it seems uncertain at best if he's ready for any sort of role. Ruben Dias is set for a spell on the sideline, meaning Stones could be more and more important in the coming weeks.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Among substitutes Stones (foot) went unused off the bench in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United.
Impact Stones returned to the team sheet Sunday but did not see anytime, going unused the entire 90 minutes of play in City's brutal loss. However, this is positive news, as he should be deemed fit moving forward. He will look to see time soon, as he has only played once since Oct. 26 due to his constant injuries.
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready Saturday Stones (foot) is out for Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
Impact Stones was hopeful for a return against Crystal Palace, but it seems he's still struggling with the foot injury. The defender's next chance to return will be a Wednesday trip to Juventus in Champions League action. Stones' ongoing injury woes have made Manuel Akanji (undisclosed) an even more important piece of the defense.
DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out Wednesday Stones (foot) is out for Wednesday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Not close no. Still he is injured. He has a problem with his feet. I don'...
Impact Stones will remain out yet another week, with the defender continuing to struggle with ongoing issues. He now appears to have a foot injury and has no timetable for a return, although their manager said he would miss the next week. This will have been another brutal month of play for Stones, only appearing once since the start of November due to injury.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Absence continues Stones (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Liverpool on Sunday.
Impact Stones misses out on his second straight match in all competitions and fifth across City's last six contests. The defender will hope to return in mid week against Nottingham Forest.
DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Status up in the air Stones (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's match against Liverpool, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "We'll see today. Today we will see."
Impact Stones is once again questionable, with the defender still having yet to receive a recent update. He will likely face a late fitness test, hoping to pass and be an option. However, even if he is fit, he will probably only see time off the bench to be cautious.
NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out Tuesday Stones was out for Tuesday's 3-3 draw against Feyenoord.
Impact Stones missed out Tuesday after his early exit from Saturday's match, with the defender missing out due to undisclosed issues. This brings him back to the sidelines, now missing four of the club's past five games. It is unknown how long he will remain out, but his absence will be an issue, starting in five of his nine appearances this campaign.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Stones (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Tottenham.
Impact Stones is back in the starting XI after training ahead of Saturday's clash. The assumption originally was that he would be on the bench, but instead he was deemed fit enough for the starting XI. Whenever fit Stones should compete for minutes, even with City's consistent rotation.
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Training, could return Stones (undisclosed) has trained and is questionable for Saturday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "John trained good."
Impact Stones looks to be nearing full health, with the break giving him enough time to recover from his undisclosed issues after training this week. This is great news for the club, as they are slowly starting to gain back their abundance of injuries. He has only started in four of his eight appearances, although he could see the start in his return, with Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji also options in the defense.
NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Set for time out Stones is set to miss a portion of time due to injury, according to manager Pep Guardiola, per Simon Bajkowski of Manchester Evening News. "[John is out] a little bit of a long tim...
Impact Stones will continue on the sidelines for a spell after missing out on Saturday's historic loss to Bournemouth, with the defender set to miss more time due to his injuries. That said, he will likely be out until after the international break. Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake should be expected to continue in the center-back roles while he is out.
NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
