SportFootballJohn StonesManchester City have trained in the United States for the first time as they crank up preperations for the Club World Cup.This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreJohn Stones is back in training at the Club World CupManchester City have been handed a boost ahead of the start of the Club World Cup after centre-back John Stones returned to full training.Pep Guardiola’s squad trained in the United States for the first time on Friday, and Stones was part of a full group that was put through its paces in Boca Raton.The 31-year-old hasn’t played since February 19 when he suffered a thigh injury during City’s 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in their Champions League play-off tie.Updates on his fitness were sparse towards the end of the season, but he was a surprise inclusion on an England training camp in Spain ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Andorra in Barcelona earlier this month.

Although Stones wasn’t included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad, he linked up with his international teammates.His return to training at City’s Lynn University base is a significant boost after his 2024/25 season was significantly disrupted by injury.

Stones started just six Premier League games and came off injured in two of those as he struggled to stay fully fit.His absence hurt City, but his fitness issues have led to speculation over his future.

Towards the end of the campaign, Josko Gvardiol moved from left back to form a formidable centre-back partnership with Ruben Dias.Watch the Club World Cup free on DAZNThe FIFA Club World Cup will see 32 of the world’s best club teams including Man City, Chelsea, Real Madrid, PSG and Bayern Munich play across 63 games from June 14-July 13.Fans can watch every match live and for free by signing up to DAZN.City’s new signings also trained at the Bobby Campbell Stadium on Friday, with Marcus Bettinelli, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki all being put through their paces.The Blues begin their Club World Cup campaign against Wydad AC in Philadelphia on Wednesday, and they also have group games against Al Ain in Atlanta and Juventus in Orlando.—Here at the Manchester Evening News, we’re dedicated to bringing you the best Manchester City coverage and analysis.Make sure you don’t miss out on the latest City news by joining our free WhatsApp group.

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