John Stones
31-Year-Old
Manchester City
Premier
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 2/8/2026
Still hopeful to return soon
Stones (thigh) is still hopeful to return soon, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
ANALYSIS
Stones remains without a quality update having not featured since Dec. 2 because of a muscle injury. Given the recent happenings that include returning Max Alleyne from loan and possibly transferring in Marc Guehi, the outlook doesn't look great for Stones. Even when he returns, he's failed to remain consistently healthy the last few seasons.
Stones remains without a quality update having not featured since Dec. 2 because of a muscle injury. Given the recent happenings that include returning Max Alleyne from loan and possibly transferring in Marc Guehi, the outlook doesn't look great for Stones. Even when he returns, he's failed to remain consistently healthy the last few seasons.
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No timeline to return
Stones (thigh) has no timeline to return, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference, according to City Xtra. "No idea [when he will return]. He's not ready for the next games."
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Ruled out Saturday
Stones (thigh) will not make the trip to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
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Could be back next week
Stones (thigh) could be back available next week against Nottingham Forest, coach Pep Guardiola said in the press conference. "We have five days, then for Nottingham [Forest] and Sunderland, maybe a few of them [Bobb, Stones, Rodri] start to be back."
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Dealing with thigh injury
Stones (thigh) is dealing with a minor injury and will likely be back soon, assistant coach Kolo Toure said in the press conference. "It was his thigh. That's the problem. I'm sure it wasn't something too big. I think he will be back soon."
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Timeline uncertain
Stones (leg) has no clear date for a return, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Leg. I don't know yet [how long he will be out]."
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Keen on signing new deal?
Stones is keen on signing a new deal with Manchester City, according to The Mirror.
ANALYSIS
The 31-year-old center-back is one of the longest-tenured players on the Manchester City roster. The defender is set to open talks with Manchester City over a new contract since his current deal due to expire in the summer. City would be open to keep him around as well, as he remains a regular starter at the back despite his advanced age.
The 31-year-old center-back is one of the longest-tenured players on the Manchester City roster. The defender is set to open talks with Manchester City over a new contract since his current deal due to expire in the summer. City would be open to keep him around as well, as he remains a regular starter at the back despite his advanced age.