Pep Guardiola laid down a harsh reality for John Stones after more injury troubles this season and £63m spent on new central defenders.

All season long Manchester City’s defence has been plagued by injuries. Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker have all struggled with injury issues this season. Coming out of last night’s 4-2 defeat to PSG it now appears that Manchester City’s defence has been hit with a fresh injury concern.

Pep Guardiola says John Stones’ return to fitness is a huge boost for the team. With Ruben Dias also returning to action last weekend, the boss says he is delighted to have two crucial players available again with so many huge games coming up.

Stones had scored three goals in 12 appearances prior to being sidelined. Fellow defender Dias, who had missed ... on Sunday and is also fit. "Ruben is back, John is back, and the people up ...

Manchester City's defence will be strengthened by the return of John Stones, manager Pep Guardiola said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign at Paris St Germain on Wednesday.

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Manchester City's defence will be strengthened by the return of John Stones, manager Pep Guardiola said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign at Paris St Germain on Wednesday.

As Manchester City seek to get back to their best we can see a conflict between what Pep Guardiola wants his side to be and what they are.

As Manchester City seek to get back to their best we can see a conflict between what Pep Guardiola wants his side to be and what they are.

Manchester City are walking a defensive tightrope ahead of their must-win Champions League encounter against Club Brugge. Pep Guardiola’s side must navigate a crucial European night with a backline stretched thin, as injury concerns mount over John Stones.

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