Man City’s John Stones is about to be out for a “while” says Pep Guardiola; the information can be a blow to England, with Gareth Southgate naming his November internationals squad this week; watch Chelsea vs Man City reside on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday this weekend; kick-off 4.30pm

Manchester City and England defender John Stones is “out for a while” – in accordance with Pep Guardiola – after the centre-back picked up one other harm in Man City’s 3-0 win over Young Boys within the Champions League.

Stones, who started this season with a hip harm and missed the primary seven matches of the season, got here off at half-time of City’s victory over the Swiss facet with a muscular downside.

City had a double harm blow on Tuesday night time as Manuel Akanji injured his again within the warm-up.

Asked in regards to the accidents, Guardiola advised TNT Sports: “Manu had a problem in the back. It was blocked and I don’t know what happened but he was out.

“And John felt [his injury] once more. I really feel so sorry for him as a result of he is so extremely skilled and his dedication once more. It is an enormous loss for us. John is so necessary for what he does however he’ll get well and the season is lengthy and he will probably be again stronger.”

Asked if Stones will probably be out for some time, Guardiola stated: “Yeah I think so.”

Pressed in regards to the information in his post-match press convention, Guardiola stated: “It’s a muscular injury so he will be a while out. It’s a pity for him, because he’s an incredible professional. It’s bad news for us, it’s the bad news.”

The information can be a blow for England, with Gareth Southgate set to call his squad for the ultimate Euro 2024 qualifiers in opposition to Malta and North Macedonia this week.

Meanwhile, Man City have a troublesome run of Premier League video games which is able to see them face Tottenham, Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa over the subsequent 4 weeks.

The first sport is a visit to Stamford Bridge to play Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea, which is reside on Sky Sports this weekend, with the Super Sunday kick-off at 4.30pm

Pep hopeful Akanji match for Sunday

Akanji was withdrawn from the City beginning line-up earlier than kick-off, with the Swiss defender changed by Kyle Walker within the crew.

Guardiola stated he’s hopeful that Akanji’s challenge just isn’t critical.

“It was a block in the back, he was training and there was a block. When he does this, he looks like he’s 75 years old,” stated Guardiola in his press convention.

“And he could not play and that’s why Kyle replaced him in the last moment. Hopefully it is not a big issue and he will be ready for Sunday.”

Man City’s subsequent six video games

November 12: Chelsea (A) – Premier League, reside on Sky Sports, kick-off 4.30pm

November 25: Liverpool (H) – Premier League, reside on Sky Sports, kick-off 12.30pm

November 28: RB Leipzig (H) – Champions League, kick-off 8pm

December 3: Tottenham (H) – Premier League, reside on Sky Sports, kick-off 4.30pm

December 6: Aston Villa (A) – Premier League, kick-off 8.15pm

December 10: Luton Town (A) – Premier League, reside on Sky Sports, kick-off 2pm