Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has given injury update on four senior team players ahead of their Premier League game against Aston Villa: John Stones, Kyle Walker, Ederson and Nathaniel Ake who was the only player in the list that played against Arsenal on Sunday but was unfortunately, was pulled out of the game in the first half due to injury.
Pep Guardiola in his press conference said John Stones could be available against Aston Villa – but thinks Kyle Walker, Ederson and Nathan Ake are unlikely to feature.
Walker was forced off in the 1-0 England defeat to Brazil at Wembley in the international break and was not available for the Arsenal game.
During the Three Lion’s second international friendly game against Belgium, John Stones was replaced by Joe Gomez after just 10 minutes of play. He made the squad on Sunday, but was an unused sub in the Etihad stalemate. He has been confirmed not available when Villa visits City.
Ederson has started soft training on Saturday after coming off during City 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield following a clash with Darwin Núñez.
On the potential availability of Stones, Walker and Ederson against Unai Emery’s men, the boss told the media in his pre-match press conference: “I don’t think so. John maybe, the other two have no chance.
“He [John] has to feel fully fit. But the injury was less than we expected. We’ll see. For today or perhaps for the next games, he’ll be ready.”
Adding an update on Ake, he said: “Injured. Hopefully, he will be back soon.
“I don’t know exactly the timing. For sure, the next game, he won’t be ready.”
