John Stones’ early substitution in the England-Belgium friendly, lasting only nine minutes, left Manchester City fans fuming.
Despite being in the starting lineup for Gareth Southgate, Stones’ game time was abruptly cut short at Wembley Stadium due to a knee injury resulting from a momentary lapse in judgment.
Social media reactions expressed frustration and concern, with some questioning the decision to include Stones in the lineup.
The injury poses not only a setback for England but also for Manchester City, especially with their upcoming Premier League opener against Arsenal.
With Kyle Walker also sidelined after sustaining an injury against Brazil, Pep Guardiola may face the prospect of being without two key players for the crucial match at the Etihad Stadium.