A big rebuild is coming at Manchester City — and top of the list in the clear-out appears to be the injury-prone stalwarts who cannot hack modern-day soccer's demanding schedule. Pep Guardiola was very open Friday about the new “reality” facing City after his most challenging season at a club that has set new standards in the Premier League but is now staring at the end of a dynasty.

Following Manchester City’s extraordinary 3-3 draw at home to Feyenoord in the Champions League last November, when they threw away a 3-0 lead in 15 crazy minutes at the end of the group tie, there was concern in the dressing room.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said defender John Stones faces a long spell on the sidelines and may have to undergo surgery in the next few days

The striker's absence snuffed out City's hopes in Madrid before a ball had been kicked — and that's a bad sign

Manchester City's Erling Haaland prior the start of the Champions League playoff second leg soccer match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium i