Man City’s 3-1 victory over Everton became incomplete when midfielder John Stones suffered a serious injury

Man City’s 3-1 victory over Everton became incomplete when midfielder John Stones was injured and had to leave the field in the first half.

In the 43rd minute, John Stones was injured after trying to stop Beto. The English player lay on the field in pain and could not continue playing.

Coach Pep Guardiola was forced to make a change. He sent Gavardiol onto the field to replace John Stones.

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The player born in 1995 had ankle problems. It is known that John Stones’ injury is not light. Man City’s number 5 had to wear a leg brace after the match to be able to move.

Coach Pep Guardiola updated his student’s situation: “John Stones’ injury is not very good. He had an ankle injury. We need to wait and see what the results of the scan are to determine the situation.”

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This is not the first time John Stones has been injured this season. The 28-year-old was absent for the first two months of the season due to a hip injury.

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During the past time, John Stones has been an important name in coach Pep Guardiola’s tactical system. He can play well in both central midfielder and center back positions. Certainly, The Citizens will face big losses if No. 5 continues to have to take a long break during the most intense period of the season.

Man City defeated Everton with a score of 3-1. Goals from Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva brought in 3 important points to help coach Pep Guardiola and his team continue to chase the leading group.

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