Manchester Metropolis supervisor, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that John Stones is not going to be out there after they face Actual Madrid on Wednesday as a consequence of damage, Softfootball experiences.
The England worldwide was additionally absent when Manchester Metropolis defeated 10-man Sunderland 3-0 on the Etihad to chop the hole on high of the premier league to 2 from 5 factors after league leaders, Arsenal suffered a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on the weekend.
In Pep Guardiola’s interview shared by way of the official X deal with of soccer professional, Fabrizio Romano, the Spaniard was emphatic throughout his squad replace for the UEFA Champions League match-day 6 encounter. He mentioned:
🚨🛑 Pep Guardiola: “John Stones is injured once more. I don’t know the way lengthy he shall be out for”. pic.twitter.com/VEcxaq5jKH
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 8, 2025
Actual Madrid misplaced 2-0 to Celta Vigo on the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday night time and are at the moment low in confidence as they went 4 factors behind archrivals, Barcelona on LaLiga desk after 15 matches performed to this point this season.
Nevertheless, Actual Madrid supervisor, Xabi Alonso shall be banking on the type of UCL present topscorer, Klyian Mbappe to get a optimistic consequence towards the Cityzens particularly as they’re taking part in in entrance of their dwelling followers.
Manchester Metropolis shall be hoping for a win to maneuver into the highest eight for an automated qualification spot as they’re at the moment positioned ninth with 10 factors whereas Actual Madrid are fifth on the UCL desk with 12 factors.
