JOHN STONES NEWS

Training, but needs minutes Stones is back in training and made the bench over the weekend, but he "needs minutes," according to manager Pep Guardiola.

Impact Stones won the starting job last season, but constant injuries in the early campaign have seen him not make the pitch for the first two months. Once he can get back his fitness and stay healthy, he figures to take time from Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option versus Chelsea Stones is available off the bench for Saturday's game against Chelsea.

Impact Stones has never played in the previous matches because of an undisclosed muscular injury. He will back up Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias in this one.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In training Thursday Stones (muscular) took part in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea.

Impact Stones has yet to appear this season, but this update at least puts him in for a possible appearance in the coming week. It's the exact opposite of what The Telegraph reported Wednesday and hopefully Pep Guardiola will reveal more information in his press conference.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be out another week Stones (muscular) could be out another week or two, reports Mike McGrath of The Telegraph.

Impact It's a tough update on Stones, who can't seem to get right in the early season. He's yet to appear this season and now a muscular injury is keeping him out. With Aymeric Laporte also sidelined, Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake are expected to start together in trips to Chelsea, PSG and Liverpool.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to face Southampton Stones is "injured" after picking up an issue over the international break, according to manager Pep Guardiola. "Injured. Muscular. John didn't play with us and then played 90 mins...

Impact It sounds like Stones will miss Saturday's match and possibly more with a muscular injury. It's an unfortunate situation for him, as he's yet to appear for City because of injury and a lack of fitness, and with Aymeric Laporte possibly out, Nathan Ake could start again Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with unknown issue Stones picked up an injury over the international break and doesn't have a timeline to return, manager Pep Guardiola revealed to BT Sport.

Impact This was a surprise update from Guardiola, as there were no mention of a possible injury for Stones in the last week. More confusing is that he was on the bench over the weekend, so the timeline kind of doesn't add up.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Arsenal Stones is available of the bench for Saturday's clash with Arsenal.

Impact Stones is struggling to find the right conditioning after a long summer. He missed the first two matches, while he made the bench in this one. Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte are getting the start in the back.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still not fit to feature Stones (fitness) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Norwich City.

Impact Stones will miss his second-straight match to open the season after playing with England in the Euros. Man City have a few center-backs to use in his place, but once Stones is deemed fit and ready to go, he's expected to be in the XI next to Ruben Dias.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City confirm John Stones has signed a new five-year deal Manchester City defender John Stones has signed a new five-year contract to keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2026.The Athl...

AUGUST 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Signs new Man City deal Stones has signed a new, five-year deal with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2026.

Impact It's a massive deal for Stones, who grew into his role last season en route to 30 starts across league and Champions League. As long as he can stay healthy, he showed he could be the starting center-back alongside Ruben Dias, something that didn't look possible a few years ago.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wins five duels in Italy clash Stones took one shot on target, had two blocks and four clearances and won five duels in Sunday's 3-4 loss to Italy on PKs.

Impact Stones was mostly solid in the back as Italy had to dig extra deep to find the equalizer despite applying intense pressure after going down very early in the score. He has tallied five shots, six tackles, five interceptions, and 18 clearances in seven Euro matches. He will likely continue to partner Ruben Dias in the Manchester City defense next season.

JULY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Euro 2020 final: What to know about England vs. Italy

Is it coming home? What does that even mean? Here's all you need to know ahead of the Euro final between England and Italy.

JULY 10, 2021

To home or Rome? England takes on Italy to end title drought

England and Italy meet in the European Championship final on Sunday at Wembley Stadium

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Calling time: Restrained refs kept Euro 2020 games flowing

Playing at the European Championship has been a very welcome feeling for England defender John Stones

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes two shots in 2-1 semifinal win Stones had two shots (off target), two aerials won, two fouls drawn and two clearances in Wednesday's 2-1 extra time win over Denmark.

Impact Stones was very close to punching his first score of the Euro on two occasions and has now mounted a total of four shots in his six starts for England. The center-back also provides decent defensive numbers on regular basis and with five clean sheets already this campaign could be a solid option for the final. The Three Lions though will be facing their toughest challenge yet against the impressive Italians.

JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

England defenders keep 5 clean sheets after facing setbacks

England has not conceded a goal in five games at the European Championship

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three tackles in clean sheet Stones made three tackles during Tuesday's 2-0 win over Germany.

Impact Stones will hope the rest of the tournament is as easy as Tuesday's win was. The defender had next to nothing to do, and ended up getting the clean sheet by default practically. Next up is a clash with the winner of Ukraine and Sweden.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

England 0-0 Scotland England and Scotland play to a goalless draw in Group D despite plenty of chances for Gareth Southgate’s side. John Stones is denied by the...

JUNE 21, 2021 • BUFFALONEWS.COM

Kane struggles as England held 0-0 by Scotland at Euro 2020

England and Scotland played to a 0-0 draw at the European Championship

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Scotland holds England to 0-0 draw at Euro 2020

England and Scotland played to a 0-0 draw at the European Championship

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship

Squads for the European Championship

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

England picks 4 right backs for Euros; Maguire, Henderson in

Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of four specialist right backs selected in England’s final 26-man squad for the European Championship while Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson are inc...

JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Decisions for Southgate, Kane as England prepares for Euros

Gareth Southgate gave himself another week to determine England’s European Championship squad by naming a 33-man list featuring three newcomers

MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet in finale Stones had two tackles (one won) and four clearances in Sunday's 5-0 win against Everton.

Impact Stones closed the season with back-to-back starts and looks primed to hold that role for the Champions League final. He slowly became a regular for Man City, leading to four goals and 14 clean sheets in 22 league starts this season, most of them alongside Ruben Dias.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Man City at Newcastle looking ahead to CL final

Manchester City plays its first game since reclaiming the Premier League trophy when it travels to Newcastle

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS