Injuries keep defensive duo out of Manchester City’s Champions League opener

MISSING: Manchester City’s John Stones (left) and Kyle Walker will miss the Champions League match against Sevilla. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Manchester City defenders John Stones and Kyle Walker will both miss Tuesday’s Champions League opener at Sevilla through injury, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed.

Neither player was included in City’s travelling squad for the Group G clash at the Roman Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.