England and Manchester City defender John Stones has withdrawn from the England squad after picking up a minor muscular issue. The 30-year-old, who was expected to play a crucial role in England\u2019s upcoming fixtures, has now left the national team\u2019s training camp and returned to Manchester for further treatment.<\/p>\n
The news was confirmed earlier today, with the decision being taken as a precautionary measure. Reports suggest that Stones\u2019 injury is not considered serious, but both England and Manchester City are keen to avoid aggravating the problem, especially with a packed schedule ahead.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will not take any risks,\u201d Thomas Tuchel was quoted as saying, highlighting the importance of managing the player\u2019s fitness carefully. Stones has been a vital part of Manchester City\u2019s backline under Pep Guardiola and continues to play an integral role for Gareth Southgate\u2019s England side. His absence will certainly be felt, but the priority remains ensuring his full recovery.<\/p>\n
The defender has struggled with injury setbacks in recent seasons but has consistently bounced back to prove his worth at the highest level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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