Guardiola provides injury update: Stones still sidelined, De Bruyne nearing return

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has delivered a mixed injury update, revealing that John Stones remains far from returning to action while Kevin De Bruyne is making significant strides in his recovery
The Belgian midfielder has shown promising signs, with Guardiola noting that De Bruyne is "closer and even better in the last few days" In contrast, Stones continues to struggle with a foot problem, with Guardiola admitting uncertainty about his return timeline
The injury situation comes at a challenging time for City, who are currently experiencing a difficult run of form, having suffered four consecutive defeats Guardiola remains optimistic about the team's ability to recover, emphasising that "it's still November" and they will find their form again
The manager's comments underscore the importance of key players like De Bruyne and Stones to Manchester City's performance and tactical approach.