Stones, De Bruyne, Bernardo - Man City injury news and return dates ahead of Newcastle fixture

Manchester City have several injury concerns ahead of their return to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday night against Newcastle United.

This weekend will mark the first time City have played at their home stadium since clinching the Treble with victories over Manchester United and Inter in the Premier League and Champions League finals respectively. In midweek, the Blues added yet another trophy to their cabinet when they beat Sevilla 5-4 on penalties in Greece.

A tight turnaround sees City return to action on Saturday despite playing into the early hours of Thursday morning. City's task has been made trickier still due to injuries within the squad. MEN Sport has taken a look at what the latest is with the four absentees.

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John Stones

Injury: Muscle

What we know: Stones suffered a minor hip injury in pre-season training and could not feature in the win over Burnley. He was an unused substitute against Sevilla but has since suffered a setback which will keep him out this weekend.

Potential return date: August 27 vs Sheffield United

Bernardo Silva

Injury: Illness

What we know: Bernardo did not travel to Athens because of illness in midweek and Guardiola confirmed in his press conference the Portuguese midfielder will be absent again vs Newcastle.

Potential return date: August 27 vs Sheffield United

Ruben Dias

Injury: Concussion

What we know: Dias could not feature against Burnley due to the head injury but was on the bench in Athens.

Potential return date: August 19 vs Newcastle United

The transfer window is in full swing and City have been busy, with high-profile signings and sales aplenty.

City snapped up Croatian pair Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol from Chelsea