Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided a significant update on two of his most important first-team players during a new media conference this week.The Premier League champions are

Pep Guardiola says that John Stones is “not close” to a Manchester City return due to a foot problem. Stones has started three Premier League matches this season having been eased back into the team after being a key player with England at the European Championship in the summer.

Pep Guardiola was asked about the fitness levels of John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Manchester City’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest. Injuries and absentees have been a major issue for City this season,

Pep Guardiola has seen improvement from Kevin De Bruyne but is not expecting John Stones to return soon for Manchester City. Stones came back from injury to play against Tottenham in the Premier League but only lasted the first half and has not made the squad for matches against Feyenoord and Liverpool.