John Stones - 2017/18 performances

[Blue Coop]

It's going to be interesting to see if he plays against Feyenoord.

I’d hope not. We’ve earned the luxury to drop him for that because of our wins against Napoli and going through. Let’s bloody use it. Mangala and Otamendi.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

such a shame, hes been our best defender for me. hopefully he comes back soon fit and just as good as before.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Gutted for the lad and gutted for us he has become the CB with thought he would be

Hope he recovers quickly

 

[BringBackSwales]

The real concern defensively will be if Vinny gets injured again.

An Otamendi - Mangala partnership is absolutely shockingly bad.

Nonsense

 

[mancity1]

As mentioned these things happen and Mendy and VK aside we have a fair run with injuries so far at least better than in previous couple of seasons where they derailed any chance we had of trophy success.

Lets hope he is back for the Christmas run in.

 

[Dax777]

The real concern defensively will be if Vinny gets injured again.

An Otamendi - Mangala partnership is absolutely shockingly bad.

Historically! So was a Stones-Otamendi partnership until this season (according to some.) So dont base our defense on the past.

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

Historically! So was a Stones-Otamendi partnership until this season (according to some.) So dont base our defense on the past.

So different now with Eddy in goal

He gives so much confidence

 

[cadds92]

Historically! So was a Stones-Otamendi partnership until this season (according to some.) So dont base our defense on the past.

Very true.

I am just unconvinced Mangala will ever look top class in Pep's system of play.

I also think it has helped Otamendi that Stones has stepped up and shown signs of leadership. When Nico has the sole responsibility of leading that back line I think his game struggles a little.

I am just hoping Vinny stays fit.

 

[kaz7]

Fixtures Stones will miss if he is out for a full 6 weeks:

- Feyenoord H (UCL)
- Huddersfield A
- Southampton H
- West Ham H
- Shakhtar A (UCL)
- Man United A
- Swansea A
- Tottenham H
- Leicester A (CC)
- Bournemouth H
- Newcastle A

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

If we can keep Vinny fit , Mangala or Otto will be a good partnership , real shame about Stones looks like he could miss the Rags and Spuds games , but Pep will find a way to win.