John Stones is on the comeback trail from yet another injury but looks like being forced into a start earlier than planned against Bruges

Manchester City's defence will be strengthened by the return of John Stones, manager Pep Guardiola said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign at Paris St Germain on Wednesday.

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Stones is a doubt for the game after returning from injury in the win over Chelsea on Sunday, potentially leaving Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji as the only fit centre-backs. Ruben Dias has already been ruled out.

City are on the verge of an early exit from Europe’s top competition and must defeat Club Brugge in their final match of the league phase to make it into the playoff round

All season long Manchester City’s defence has been plagued by injuries. Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, John Stones and Kyle Walker have all struggled with injury issues this season. Coming out of last night’s 4-2 defeat to PSG it now appears that Manchester City’s defence has been hit with a fresh injury concern.

Manchester City's defence will be strengthened by the return of John Stones, manager Pep Guardiola said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign at Paris St Germain on Wednesday.

Pep Guardiola says John Stones’ return to fitness is a huge boost for the team. With Ruben Dias also returning to action last weekend, the boss says he is delighted to have two crucial players available again with so many huge games coming up.

Manchester City's defence will be strengthened by the return of John Stones, manager Pep Guardiola said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign at Paris St Germain on Wednesday.

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