#5 | John Stones - 2021/22 Performances

[Withnail]

Put in an impressive performance for England and I don't think it will be long before he is back in the City first team. Laporte is an excellent cb, but I think the Dias/Stones partnership looks more solid and cohesive.

 

[Blu1]

I’m confused why is stones not playing for us ? If he’s fit to play for England makes no sense he’s not in for us

 

[kaz7]

I’m confused why is stones not playing for us ? If he’s fit to play for England makes no sense he’s not in for us

because he has not had enough time with us to get fit

 

[Blu1]

because he has not had enough time with us to get fit

But he is fit if he’s playing for England

 

[kaz7]

But he is fit if he’s playing for England

Not necessarily, there is no rush anyway

 

[MCFCFanTX]

I’m confused why is stones not playing for us ? If he’s fit to play for England makes no sense he’s not in for us

Because Laporte has been really good. Pep said after the Norwich games those that perform well will keep their place. I wouldn't stress though, we have a lot of games coming up, Stonesy will get his chance to perform.

 

[NorthamptonBlue]

I’m confused why is stones not playing for us ? If he’s fit to play for England makes no sense he’s not in for us

Think he landed heavily in the Poland game. He played on and looked fine but perhaps he’s feeling it.

 

[Gordyola]

Think he landed heavily in the Poland game. He played on and looked fine but perhaps he’s feeling it.

He did and should have come off, he’s done it before, needs to remember who pays his wages and get his priorities sorted The club stood by him through his troubles and have rewarded him with a new contract

 

[bert38]

Think he landed heavily in the Poland game. He played on and looked fine but perhaps he’s feeling it.

at the end he was bent over holding both his hamstrings...dont blame him but for somebody who had barely trained, let alone play since the Euros, it was crazy. He'll prob be fit for the next round of insipid internationals.

 

[Dipsis_LTU_MC]

Where is he?

 

[kaz7]

Where is he?

Injured on england duty, appears hamstring if i remember correctly, he wasnt fit enough to play those games really

 

[paulsimpson]

Injured on england duty, appears hamstring if i remember correctly, he wasnt fit enough to play those games really

Well if that's the case Pep should keep him out of England camp next time

 

[kaz7]

Well if that's the case Pep should keep him out of England camp next time

He cant

 

[ganganvince]

He cant

Although if he wore red.

 

[skyblue92]

Just curious as seen a rumour that his new contract was 250k per week and 3rd highest earner, surely not ?

this is not a dig at John stones btw

 

[DATOIA]

Had a great return today, made number of good tackles and blocks..

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Good to see him back. Great player

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Good to see him back. Great player

Was about to post the exact same words. Love the lad!

The player who acknowledges the fans the most in the whole squad n’all. He actually applauds the fans in the stands and not just his family and friends in the boxes on Level 2.

Really solid performance today and had the big Kiwi bouncing at times beating him to headers. So classy on the ball n’all!

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Looks like the real deal now. Comes back into the side and looks like the business straight away. No hassle, good clearances, composed on the ball. Well worth his new contract.

 

[Long Slow Goodbye]

Don’t rotate him now; he’s already lost a sizeable chunk of the past 5 years here due to various issues - he’s entering his prime and now looks as good as any defender in Europe.

There’s not much between him, Laporte and Dias overall, but I’d argue he’s the most complete, plus if the English option is as good as the alternative then they should always be prioritised.