5 | John Stones - 2022/23

[Saddleworth2]

Akanji is not the man to partner John boy. He is caught out of position too often, is weak in the air and over commits (like for their second). Dias back quick smart and lets have a settled partnership for a few games. John played well last night and did very little wrong.

 

[01282]

To think I got pelters on here a few years ago for saying Pep should be playing him over Garcia!! Never doubted his ability but I always felt a few City fans thought he was a bit calamitous and a mistake waiting to happen. I bit like non City supporting football fans with their lazy uninformed opinions.

 

[Nethermoor]

He was class last night even when others around were having a nightmare.

The best CB in the world at the minute. Great for club and country!

 

[jollylescott]

@Eccles Blue has to be happy with Big John. A great performance.

 

[SebastianBlue]

On his day one of the best all-around defenders in the world.

 

[TFC]

 

[EdersonsSmiley]

Hopefully he can manage more than a few games without getting injured as we need him for the rest of the season.

Top class in all aspects of the game.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

On his day one of the best all-around defenders in the world.

At his current level I don’t see a weakness. Good in the air, good on the floor, pacey enough and fantastic on the ball. It’s only his fitness that can hold him back.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

The best defensive player in the world at the moment.

 

[Gobshiight]

Wouldn't swap him for anyone