It is another blow to head coach Vincent Kompany after injuries to defenders Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano.

Second, the definition of the different types of metatarsal V fractures is problematic. A different interpretation is given to the terms proximal, Jones and stress fracture in numerous articles.

Higgins: It's a phenomenon of modern sport and has been increasing over the last 15 years. Many of these metatarsal fractures are because of stress or over-use. There have always been stress fractures ...