During England’s friendly against Belgium at Wembley on Tuesday night, John Stones had to leave the pitch due to an injury in the first half.
Initially, within the first ten minutes of the game, the defender engaged in some passes before being seen clutching his right leg.
This unfortunate incident comes just before Manchester City’s crucial Premier League encounter with Arsenal on Sunday.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola faces mounting concerns as Kyle Walker was substituted during England’s defeat to Brazil on Saturday.
Although Walker’s injury doesn’t seem severe, the absence of Manuel Akanji from Switzerland’s match against Ireland, along with Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish missing international duty, raises significant worries about the fitness of City’s key players. However, De Bruyne and Grealish are expected to recover in time for the weekend.
Stones’ potential absence due to injury is particularly concerning given his previous spells on the sidelines this season.
The 29-year-old defender plays a crucial role for both his club and country, making his absence a significant blow.
