STONES OUT FOR SIX WEEKS
Josep "Pep" Guardiola Sala reaffirmed the view that John Stones won’t
play for up to six weeks, which would take him up to the start of January.
“John
will be out between for up to six weeks,” said the Blues’ boss.
“All
of the month he will be out but hopefully he will recover well for start of
January.”
Stones
left the pitch against Leicester with a suspected hamstring injury and was
replaced by Eliaquim Mangala with
31 minutes played.
“It is not easy to play 12 games in a short
space of time. I will like seeing how we will react - how players will play in
different positions than they are used to playing. Tough situations”.
“When
things are comfortable, that is not a lot of credit. I want to see how we will
react”.
With
top spot in Group F still to be decided, Pep added he will select a side that
he believes can win the game and all-but secure pole position in the Round of
16.
“The
first step we have done. We are already qualified, but for the draw for the
last 16, you never know. It is better to play the second leg at home
“I
will prepare and the players will prepare to win the game. The Champions League
is a prestigious competition. If we are able two in, we are going to do that.”
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