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John Stones nears his first full Serie A start for Inter

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

John Stones nears his first full Serie A start for Inter

Summary

John Stones is expected to make his first start for Inter in their upcoming Serie A match against Napoli at the San Siro on Saturday. The England international joined the club on a free transfer after finishing his tenure with Manchester City earlier this summer. Stones has appeared as a substitute in Inter's opening victories over Monza and Cagliari. Napoli enters the contest without midfielder Scott McTominay, who is sidelined for a minor heart procedure. Reports indicate Antonio Vergara may start in the Napoli midfield in place of Kevin De Bruyne, though the former Manchester City player remains in contention for involvement. Inter currently holds two wins to start the domestic season as they prepare for this weekend’s fixture.

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By the Numbers

•John Stones likely makes his first Inter start against Napoli this Saturday.
•Inter secured wins in their first two Serie A matches of the season.
•Scott McTominay is unavailable for Napoli due to a medical procedure.
•Antonio Vergara is expected to start in the Napoli midfield over Kevin De Bruyne.

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Stones tipped to make full Inter debut against former Man City teammate De Bruyne

What they're saying

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All of the major sports outlets in Italy are tipping England international John Stones to make his first Serie A start when Inter take on Napoli in San Siro on Saturday evening, and he could go head-t...
— Yahoo Sports

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