Pep reveals the reason Stones was not includ in last night’s win over Luton.
- Pep Guardiola reveals John Stones was left out of the squad against Luton Town as a precautionary measure.
- Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake recovered from injury and returned to the bench.
- Rodri, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish were reste for the game.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reveale. That John Stones was left out of the squad for the game against Luton Town สมัคร ufabet as a precautionary measure. And may be ready to play in the Champions League game against Real Madrid.
John Stones: Pep Guardiola says Man City defender will be out for a while after injury in Champions League win over Young Boys
Stones, who began this season with a hip injury and missed the first seven matches of the season, came off at half-time of City’s victory over the Swiss side with a muscular problem.
“Stones had a little problem, he is OK, not injured. But he wasn’t feeling well and we didn’t want to take any chances. Nathan and Kyle wanted a backup. So we put both of them on as substitutes,” Guardiola said.
Manchester City fans are relieve. Because that means Stones should fit in time to face Real Madrid, with Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake recovering from injury and returning to the bench.
Rodri admitted that he need some rest after fighting hard. And in this game Guardiola respond by dropping him as a reserve and not use.
“Of course Rodri will have a rest on Wednesday as well! Do you believe me?” Guardiola joked.
In addition to Rodri, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish were all rested in the 5-1 win over Luton, which moved the “Blues” up to the top of the table. That’s neat.
John Stones of England looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying round group C match between England and Ukraine at Wembley Stadium on March 26, 2023 in London, England.