Pep Guardiola has given an update on the fitness of three players who have been side-lined with injury in recent weeks.

John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Kalvin Phillips have all been unavailable for several matches and the manager had encouraging news at his Friday press conference.

“John has been training has been training the last two days with us,” said Guardiola.

“Kalvin is recovering really well, but I didn’t speak with doctors about Kyle.

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“Hopefully they can help him.”

It is unclear whether Stones will be available for selection for Saturday’s home game against Brighton.