Man City dealt third major injury worry ahead of Arsenal as key player gets setback
Manchester City's John Stones suffered an injury scare during England's friendly match against Belgium at Wembley on Tuesday evening. The defender was seen clutching his right leg after making a few passes in the first ten minutes of the game.
Stones was taken off and replaced by Joe Gomez early on as Gareth Southgate's men went behind This comes as a worry for Man City, who are set to face Arsenal in a crucial Premier League match on Sunday.
It adds to the list of concerns for City's manager, Pep Guardiola, as Kyle Walker was also forced off the pitch during England's loss to Brazil on Saturday. Although Walker's injury is not believed to be serious, Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish did not report for international duty due to issues.
However, both players are expected to be fit for the weekend match. Additionally, Manuel Akanji withdrew from Switzerland's game with Ireland, leaving City with several fitness uncertainties around key players.
Losing Stones would be a significant setback, as the centre-back has struggled with injuries this season. The 29-year-old is a vital player for both his club and country.
City's players are set to return to the club on Thursday, ahead of their big match against Arsenal. Guardiola, will be checking on his squad's condition before the match.
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Arsenal themselves have some injury worries to deal with. Bukayo Saka returned to the Sobha Realty Training Complex last week with a minor muscle problem and there are questions over the fitness of Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli as well.
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