De Bruyne, Stones, Rodri - Man City injury list, suspension news and return dates ahead of Brighton

Manchester City return to Premier League action on Saturday when they host Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad.

Pep Guardiola's side went into the international break in third, having lost consecutive league games for the first time since December 2018. Arsenal left it late to take all three points in the crucial clash at the Emirates a fortnight ago, with that defeat following a 2-1 loss at Wolves the prior weekend.

The vast majority of City players have been away on international duty and seemingly come away unscathed, although some late returnees could provide an issue for Guardiola. In Friday's pre-match press conference, the Blues boss provided an update on Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones, while also speaking about the return of Rodri.

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And MEN Sport have got an update on all previous absentees.

Injury: Muscular

What happened: The centre back had been out of action since picking up a hamstring injury during the Community Shield defeat at Arsenal, returning off the bench for 23 minutes against the same opponent two weeks ago. There was concern as he joined up with England but looks to have come through unharmed and with added match fitness.

What Guardiola said: "We were concerned because Stones didn't play one minute in the last two months and then to play for the national team. He was so important and we could not use him. We're happy he got minutes but what if he gets injured? So he plays some minutes and comes off. They love to play for their countries I never say not go there, but if a player plays few few minutes we are concerned but thankfully everything was right and he's ready