Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided an update on the injury status of key players John Stones and Kevin De Bruyne. According to Guardiola, Stones is still not ready to return to the pitch, while De Bruyne is making significant progress in his recovery and is closer to rejoining the team.
Squad Strength and Season Outlook
Guardiola expressed optimism about the team’s potential this season, stating that with the full squad available, Manchester City could reach the high level of performance they achieved last season. This comes after Guardiola recently celebrated his sixth Premier League title with the club.
Recent Context and Developments
The update on De Bruyne’s recovery follows recent discussions about his contract situation, which Guardiola addressed last month. Meanwhile, Guardiola has been in the spotlight for various reasons, including responding to chants at Anfield and receiving praise for his football philosophy from fellow manager Arne Slot.