John Stones - Misses Cup loss Stones was deemed to not be fully fit and missed Wednesday's Cup loss against Southampton. Impact It's hard to see what the issue is for Stones, as Pep Guardiola is usually vague about injuries. Prior to this absence, Stones had started 10-straight league matches, so assuming he's well enough, he'll be in the starting XI for Saturday's Manchester derby. If not, a change to the XI could involve someone like Kyle Walker at center-back or Nathan Ake moving to a central role.
JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE