England World Cup Qualifiers: John Stones Injury Blow for Tuchel!

England coach Thomas Tuchel dey face headache as defender John Stones pull out of the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia. The Man City star get muscle issue wey no dey improve, so Tuchel no wan risk am. This na setback for England preparations as dem dey gear up for the 2026 World Cup.

Stones Injury: A Big Loss for England

Tuchel bin dey see Stones as key player, even considering am for defensive midfield role. But now, injury don rob am of the chance to experiment with Stones in that position. Tuchel talk say Stones absence na blow because he admire am well well and he bring unique qualities give the team.

Man City Regret Akanji Exit?

With Stones out, Man City fans dey wonder if dem go regret letting Manuel Akanji go on loan to Inter Milan. Stones bin struggle with injuries last season, so Akanji exit mean City go rely more on Nathan Ake and Abdukodir Khusanov for cover. Ake only play once this season, and Khusanov still dey settle down, so the defensive options dey look slim.

• Stones out with muscle injury.
• Tuchel dey consider other centre-back options like Guehi, Burn, Konsa, and Quansah.
• Man City defensive cover dey thin with Akanji on loan.

Despite the injury blow, Tuchel dey remain optimistic. He talk say the rest of the squad dey available and he dey hope everyone go dey fit for the game against Andorra. England fans dey hope say Stones injury no too serious and he go return soon to help the Three Lions qualify for the World Cup.