Manchester City could face another setback ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Liverpool next Sunday.
Pep Guardiola’s side is struggling with form, having lost their last five matches across all competitions, including a 4-0 home defeat to Tottenham over the weekend. This poor run has left them trailing Liverpool by eight points in the title race
City are already missing Ballon d’Or winner Rodri due to a season-ending ACL injury, and now defender John Stones is a doubt for the Anfield showdown.
John Stones’ Fitness in Question
According to the *Liverpool Echo*, Stones missed training ahead of City’s Champions League tie against Feyenoord. He was substituted at halftime during the Spurs defeat, raising concerns about his availability for the Liverpool match.
City are also managing injuries to Oskar Bobb and Mateo Kovacic, though Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku have returned to training.
Impact of Stones’ Potential Absence
If Stones is ruled out, it would be a significant blow for City. Despite being a center-back, he is their joint-second top scorer this season with three goals, surpassing contributions from several attacking players. His absence would weaken City defensively and reduce their threat from set pieces.
Both Teams Facing Injury Challenges
Liverpool also have injury concerns, meaning both teams could be without key players in what is shaping up to be a pivotal match in the title race.
While City would undoubtedly feel the loss of Stones, fans on both sides will hope his situation isn’t serious, as his presence adds quality to such an important fixture.
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