Man City may have just 15 fit outfield players vs Brighton amid three major injury doubts
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe sight of John Stones being substituted at half-time of Manchester City's FA Cup win over Chelsea felt like de ja vu. Stones has suffered setback after setback whenever he has returned from injury, and the decision was not tactical at Wembley.
He only played 10 minutes against Real Madrid three days prior but looked just as tired as those who had played 120. His teammates surrounded him as he left Wembley, making it easier for him to evade questions from reporters, so Pep Guardiola will offer the next update on his condition on Wednesday, ahead of the trip to Brighton on Thursday. ALSO READ: Man City injury crisis is creating an impossible Kevin De Bruyne dilemma - and there's no end in sight ALSO READ: Man City recovery plan for Premier League after 'punch in the face' Guardiola will also offer an update on Erling Haaland, who complained of a muscular issue after Real Madrid and was not ready to face Chelsea.
Bernardo then told reporters he was feeling his hamstring and calf throughout the Chelsea game. Jack Grealish was unhappy at going off after a high kick from Moises Caicedo, but was bouncing around the mixed zone as he departed the stadium.
Still, if those two have minor injuries they will be assessed ahead of the long trip to Brighton, which is closely followed by a visit to Nottingham Forest less than three days later.
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