City defender returns from injury at a crucial point in the season | OneFootball

John Stones is returning from a thigh injury that kept him off the pitch for two months. The defender last played on December 2, 2025, in a victory against Fulham in the English Premier League.

The player could return to the field against the same opponent he faced in his last match. Manchester City hosts Fulham this Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. The match is valid for the 26th round of the English Premier League.

The information was confirmed by Pep Guardiola in a press conference. “John is back. He is fit, I would say,” said the coach.

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The defender is now seeking his best form to become a reinforcement for the Spanish coach for the English League Cup final against Arsenal at the end of March. His return is of great value to the coach, who this week gave an interview expressing his indignation at not having Marc Guehi, a recently signed defender, available for the final.

In addition to Stones, Abdukodir Khusanov is also available after suffering a head injury in Sunday’s game.

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