Pep Guardiola has confirmed John Stones will miss this weekend’s derby, but his prognosis is better than first feared.
The Manchester City defender hobbled off during England’s Nations League clash with Germany and concerns were instantly raised about the length of a potential lay-off. The Three Lions kick-off their campaign in Qatar in six weeks and Stones is a vital part of Gareth Southgate’s plans.
But Guardiola has revealed the centre-back is only in line to miss a couple of weeks, with the 28-year-old at the lower end of the scale when it comes to hamstring injuries. “It will not be four, five or six weeks, it will be less,” Guardiola admitted.
