Good News for Romelu Lukaku had been announced this evening at Stanford Bridge
During the initial portion of England’s friendly match against Belgium at Wembley on Tuesday night, John Stones was compelled to exit the field due to an injury.
In the early stages of the game, the defender executed several passes before subsequently displaying signs of discomfort in his right leg. Looking ahead to a crucial Premier League encounter against Arsenal scheduled for Sunday, Manchester City faces a significant challenge.
Pep Guardiola’s concerns leading into the weekend are compounded by the untimely substitution of Kyle Walker during England’s defeat to Brazil on Saturday. Although the extent of the fullback’s injury is deemed minor, the absence of Manuel Akanji from Switzerland’s match versus Ireland, coupled with the non-involvement of Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish in international duties, raises substantial apprehensions for City regarding the fitness of their key personnel. However, reassurance comes from the expectation that both De Bruyne and Grealish will be fit for the upcoming weekend.
Considering Stones’ previous spells on the sidelines due to injuries this season, his potential absence would indeed be catastrophic. The 29-year-old remains an indispensable figure for both his club and country.
Ahead of the Arsenal encounter, City’s players are anticipated to rejoin the squad on Thursday. Guardiola intends to utilize this time for a thorough assessment of his team’s fitness levels. Erling Haaland revealed that Guardiola had previously cautioned his players to be cautious with their exertions given the demanding schedule ahead for City, albeit humorously warning them of consequences if they were to sustain injuries during the week.
