Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said defender John Stones faces a long spell on the sidelines and may have to undergo surgery in the next few days

Pep Guardiola has shared injury updates on his Manchester City squad for Liverpool’s visit to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The Reds will be without Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton for the match, with Arne Slot waiting to see if Cody Gakpo will be fit enough to feature at the weekend.

Manchester City centre back John Stones could be facing surgery and a long layoff, said coach Pep Guardiola, who reiterated his belief on Friday that the crowded game schedule is to blame for mounting injuries.