Injury NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 22 Sept 2026
Stones plays down muscle issue, targets post-break return
Forced off against Udinese, John Stones says the problem is minor and he is already working his way back.


J. Stones
player
Player
John Stones
Injury
Slight muscle problem
Club
Inter
Expected return
After international break
What happened. John Stones was forced off in the 61st minute of Inter's matchday four fixture against Udinese with a muscle problem. He posted on Instagram that the injury is slight and he is already working to return after the international break.
- Stones missed Inter's 2-2 draw with Roma at the Olimpico
- Inter have now fought back from two goals down in three straight Serie A games
- Coach Cristian Chivu wants his most experienced defender back soon
“I picked up a slight injury in the last game, but I'm already working to get back after the international break!”
— John Stones
Inter face a congested fixture list once club football resumes, with Chivu keen to have his summer signing available again.
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