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John Stones Ruled Out After Left-Thigh Flexor Muscle Strain

A flexor strain confirmed at Istituto Humanitas threatens England’s defensive options as Inter prepares further reassessment.

Overview

  • Stones picked up the problem during Inter’s 5-3 win over Udinese on Monday and was substituted in the 62nd minute before undergoing tests.
  • Inter said clinical and diagnostic exams at Istituto Humanitas in Rozzano revealed a muscle strain to the flexor muscles of his left thigh.
  • Italian outlets and club-linked reports estimate a three- to four-week layoff that could stretch to about a month, though Inter gave no fixed timetable.
  • As a result he will miss Inter’s next match against Roma and has been reported unavailable for England’s immediate Nations League fixtures.
  • Stones joined Inter in July after a long spell at Manchester City, his history of muscle issues makes recovery timing cautious, and the club will reassess him in the coming days.