Manchester City's defensive lineup is set to be weakened as Kyle Walker and John Stones will miss the upcoming clash against Arsenal.
The English pair sustained injuries during the international break last week, dealing a blow to Pep Guardiola's squad.
Injuries Strike During International Duty
John Stones was forced off early in England's friendly against Belgium due to a suspected adductor injury. The Manchester City defender had to be substituted after just 10 minutes, with Joe Gomez stepping in at Wembley Stadium. Meanwhile, Kyle Walker suffered a hamstring injury during England's match against Belgium, leading to his premature exit in the first half.
Doubts Loom Over Defensive Lineup
Walker's injury occurred during England's 1-0 defeat to Brazil, while Stones faced a similar fate in England's subsequent 2-2 draw with Belgium.
Sport journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed on social media that both players will be unavailable for the crucial encounter against Arsenal, leaving Guardiola with defensive concerns as his team aims to close the gap on the league leaders.
As Manchester City, currently third in the Premier League table, prepare to host Arsenal on Sunday, Guardiola will have to navigate the match without two key defenders, raising questions about the team's defensive stability and strategy in their pursuit of victory.
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