John Stones: Man City defender set for six-week injury lay-off
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Manchester City defender John Stones could be out for up to six weeks after apparently injuring his hamstring during Saturday's victory at Leicester.
Stones, 23, pulled up and grasped the back of his leg before being replaced in the 31st minute of City's 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium.
City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed after the game that the centre-back is likely to be sidelined for a month and a half.
"It is tough because the calendar is so demanding," said Guardiola.
"We don't have many central defenders and they will suffer - but we will find a solution."
City are without full-back Benjamin Mendy, who will be out for another five months after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee against Crystal Palace in September.
Stones was replaced on Saturday by Eliaquim Mangala, making just his fourth appearance of the season.
They were also boosted by the return of fellow centre-back Vincent Kompany, also playing his fourth club game of the season after recovering from a calf injury.
On the Belgium international, Guardiola added: "I am really impressed because he's had more than two months injured and had one international game against Gibraltar, and to play at that level shows how strong he is in his mind.
"In the last part of last season he came in and helped us a lot. Vince is a little mystery and hopefully he can be fit for the coming games."
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Why oh why did the FA rebuild Wembley so we're forever paying it back when it should've been built near the NEC where transport would've been easier and the cost would've been much cheaper ?
When we first signed John I didn't rate him, but he's massively improved this season and I'd go as far to say he's probably one of the best defenders in football today.
I'd rate him as high as Vincent or big Dave Watson ( legend)
Stones has come on a lot this season and it's a shame he's going to be out for a while. He'll be world class one day for sure.
Get well soon.
Athletes.......you are having a laugh.
Folk say it was too early for a sending off but if that tackle had been made in the 62nd or 72nd minute Kompany would have walked, the ref would have no doubt so what is the difference. Very, very poor decision which favoured one side only.
Now Shown to be what they really are, Football dunces.
Get well soon John Stones!
How would you feel if all three broke their leg in the next month not very good to put club before country.
I would imagine they would be honoured to go and play in the world cup for the country
Shame on you
Company lucky today, 10-15 minutes later in the game and that's red.
Simmer down darling.
Happens at most matches.
Put him in my Dream Team today and cannot sub him out until December now!? :/