Stones, Bernardo, De Bruyne - Man City injury news and return dates ahead of RB Leipzig

Pep Guardiola is ready to welcome fit-again John Stones and Bernardo Silva back into his Manchester City squad after the duo recovered from respective injuries.

Stones and Bernardo have trained during the build-up to taking on Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday night (8pm). That means long-term absentee Kevin De Bruyne (hamstring) is now the only City player unavailable for Guardiola to select.

In his pre-match press conference, the Catalan provided an update on Stones and Bernardo as the treble-winners prepare to continue their European charge. Here's our round-up from the treatment room.

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Injury: Muscular

Return date: October 4 vs RB Leipzig

What Guardiola has said: "They feel better. Bernardo better than John. They will both travel, but we are really happy they are back, we will decide. John has not played one minute this season."

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Injury: Unspecified

Return date: October 4 vs RB Leipzig

What Guardiola has said: "Bernardo had an injury and the birth of his