Confirmed from Etihad, Another Man City’s best player will miss the big match against Liverpool on Sunday!
Manchester City faces another potential setback ahead of their pivotal clash with Liverpool next Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s side, currently enduring a poor run of five consecutive defeats across all competitions, is under mounting pressure following a humbling 4-0 home loss to Tottenham. The defeat has left them eight points behind Liverpool in the Premier League title race, making the upcoming trip to Anfield a must-win encounter.
The loss of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, sidelined for the season with an ACL injury, has already left a void in the team. Now, John Stones could also be unavailable for the crucial match. Stones missed training ahead of City’s Champions League match against Feyenoord and was substituted at halftime during the defeat to Spurs, raising concerns about his fitness. Guardiola will be closely monitoring the defender’s condition as the week progresses.
City’s injury concerns extend beyond Stones, with Oskar Bobb and Mateo Kovacic also sidelined. However, the return of Ruben Dias and Jeremy Doku to training offers a glimmer of hope after their absence during the loss to Tottenham.
If Stones is unable to play, it would be a significant blow to Guardiola’s plans. Despite primarily being a centre-back, Stones has emerged as an offensive threat this season, scoring three goals—making him City’s joint-second top scorer, surpassing key attacking players like Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, and Jeremy Doku. His absence would weaken City both defensively and in set-piece situations, adding to the challenges they face against Liverpool.
Liverpool, on the other hand, is also dealing with injury issues, meaning both sides are likely to be without key players for this high-stakes fixture at Anfield. While the rivalry is fierce, both teams will hope their stars recover soon.
As Sunday’s showdown approaches, Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp will have to navigate these challenges to prepare their squads for one of the most anticipated matches of the season.
