John Stones - 2017/18 performances

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

You made the wrong comparison because Otamendi is doing a fine job. Kompany however...

tbf to kompany he has only just come back from injury, its going to take him a bit to get back into things.

 

[mosssideblue]

The difference between him bringing the ball out to the midfield and Otamendi doing it is very visible. He's one of the key players to our system.

Not for me it isn't. Ota more than competent in doing this.

 

[Jesus Cheekbone]

Not for me it isn't. Ota more than competent in doing this.

Still miles behind Stones. John is currently probably the most complete CB on the planet. Boy has everything and is as cultured defender as many midfielders.

 

[mosssideblue]

Still miles behind Stones. John is currently probably the most complete CB on the planet. Boy has everything and is as cultured defender as many midfielders.

In terms of bringing it out from the back with composure and an eye for a pass, they are equals IMO

 

[domalino]

In terms of bringing it out from the back with composure and an eye for a pass, they are equals IMO

They aren't, it's not even close.

Otamendi is pretty good at it, Stones is completely world class at it. Our attack has been miles below the level it should be since he got injured and the main reason is opposition now have their centre forwards mark Fernandinho as they know Otamendi and Kompany can't do the high tempo precise passes through midfield to turn the opposition that Stones does. Otamendi does it occasionally but not the 15 times a game Stones does.

I'm still amazed some people can't see this difference. It's the choice, the tempo, the precision of the pass Stones gives to Silva & KDB that sets him apart.

Opposition managers are clearly seeing the difference even if some City fans can't.

 

[Neville Kneville]

You can't pass or move through the lines if there aren't any lines.

 

[Jesus Cheekbone]

In terms of bringing it out from the back with composure and an eye for a pass, they are equals IMO

well, we'll have to agree to disagree :)

 

[mosssideblue]

They aren't, it's not even close.

Otamendi is pretty good at it, Stones is completely world class at it. Our attack has been miles below the level it should be since he got injured and the main reason is opposition now have their centre forwards mark Fernandinho as they know Otamendi and Kompany can't do the high tempo precise passes through midfield to turn the opposition that Stones does. Otamendi does it occasionally but not the 15 times a game Stones does.

I'm still amazed some people can't see this difference. It's the choice, the tempo, the precision of the pass Stones gives to Silva & KDB that sets him apart.

Opposition managers are clearly seeing the difference even if some City fans can't.

We will agree to disagree then

 

[citizenyank76]

They aren't, it's not even close.

Otamendi is pretty good at it, Stones is completely world class at it. Our attack has been miles below the level it should be since he got injured and the main reason is opposition now have their centre forwards mark Fernandinho as they know Otamendi and Kompany can't do the high tempo precise passes through midfield to turn the opposition that Stones does. Otamendi does it occasionally but not the 15 times a game Stones does.

I'm still amazed some people can't see this difference. It's the choice, the tempo, the precision of the pass Stones gives to Silva & KDB that sets him apart.

Opposition managers are clearly seeing the difference even if some City fans can't.

Totally agree. Even when Stones was struggling when he first got year, his movement with the ball out of the back was sublime. I remember commenting on Blue Moon some match about it. Like "when he get's himself sorted out, he is going to be a monster."

 

[blue_hawk]

You made the wrong comparison because Otamendi is doing a fine job. Kompany however...

VK didnt have good game vs Southampton, but his passing has generally been great in previous games.