- Stones withdraws from England squad with muscular injury
- Tuchel confirms defender will miss Andorra & Serbia games
- Man City face growing defensive concerns amid fitness issues
Getty Images SportEngland hit by injury blow as John Stones withdraws from squad due to injury and will miss World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia
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AFPWHAT TUCHEL SAID
Confirming the news, England head coach Thomas Tuchel explained: "Unfortunately, John Stones just left. He came with minor issues, muscular issues, to camp and didn’t progress as we thought and hoped he would.
"So, he left camp this morning (Friday) because we will not take the risk. Everyone else is available."
Getty Images SportTHE BIGGER PICTURE
Stones’ withdrawal comes at a difficult time for Manchester City, who are already managing several fitness issues across the squad. His recurring injuries have disrupted Pep Guardiola’s defensive plans, with Ruben Dias often left carrying the burden at the back. For England, Tuchel has confirmed that Harry Maguire will lead the squad against Andorra and Serbia.
Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT FOR STONES?
The 31-year-old will return to Manchester City for further assessment and treatment at the City Football Academy. Guardiola will be cautious about rushing him back given his importance in the defensive-midfield hybrid role. However, injuries to Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias may force the Catalan tactician to make tough choices.
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