Pep Lijnders provides latest update on John Stones and Ruben Dias injuries

SportFootballPep Lijnders provides latest update on John Stones and Ruben Dias injuriesBoth defenders are close to returning and are in contention for this weekend’s fixture with ChelseaMichael Jones Monday 06 April 2026 09:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2952348","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/pep-lijnders-john-stones-ruben-dias-injuries-manchester-city-update-b2952348.html","title":"Pep Lijnders provides latest update on John Stones and Ruben Dias injuries"}}open image in gallery{"id":"trigger-autogallery-9163","index":0}John Stones is nearing a return for Manchester City (Getty Images)Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insightJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterJoin the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletterEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Football_CDP","regTitle":"Miguel Delaney: Inside Football","subscriptionGroup":"readingTheGame","subscriptionGroupId":"d6776bff-0bec-4d53-a0ce-bd38db6811e5","type":"football","pathPrefix":["/sport/football","/topic/fantasy-football"],"associatedAuthors":["Miguel Delaney","Richard Jolly"],"title":"Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter and get behind-the-scenes access and unrivalled insight","mobileTitle":"Join the Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/miguelDelaney1_1.png","newsletterKey":"receiveIndyFootballNews","regSourceSection":"Football","regSourceMethod":"NSCs"},"isClimate":false}Manchester City’s assistant...