John Stones - thigh
Manchester City defender John Stones (30) sustained a thigh injury during the Champions League match against Real Madrid on February 19, 2025. He limped off in the first half, and manager Pep Guardiola expressed concern, stating that surgery might be necessary. (Source: Manchester City)
Subsequent assessments revealed that Stones would be sidelined for eight to ten weeks. Guardiola confirmed that recovery could proceed without an operation. (Source: The Athletic)
It remains unclear just as to how long Stones will remain out for, but the hope is that he will return before the end of the season. (Source: Manchester World)
PEP 💬 (On John Stones) He is injured. It's a difficult one. In the next days, we will know if he needs surgery or not. pic.twitter.com/k0HLT0KtoM
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 21, 2025