5 | John Stones - 2022/23
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Gabriel
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Wonderful bit last night was how when he won the header and came crashing down from a great height, he never once took his eye off the ball. He watches it all the way onto Haaland’s foot as he is falling and is still watching it through the legs of others when he’s crashed on the ground.
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Several of us predicted this exact eventuality (that Stones would overtake Van Dijk as the better defender) a few years ago and were shouted down.
I am one that thinks Van Dijk was already on the decline before the Pickford injury and, if not for his own injuries, Stones would have overtaken him even earlier.
I always had confidence Pep could turn Stones in to one of the best defenders in the world.
Several of us predicted this exact eventuality (that Stones would overtake Van Dijk as the better defender) a few years ago and were shouted down.
I am one that thinks Van Dijk was already on the decline before the Pickford injury and, if not for his own injuries, Stones would have overtaken him even earlier.
I always had confidence Pep could turn Stones in to one of the best defenders in the world.
Ashleymcduff
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Funny when 2 summers ago everyone wanted him out and wanted that absolute donkey from Napoli who went to Chelsea
FantasyIreland
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While it definitely wasn't everyone,his off field activity and constant injuries were a real concern.
Let's just be happy it's all worked out tremendously.
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He must be one of the contenders for the club's player of the season, along with the obvious names.
More down to the injuries though than anything else though wasn't it?
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Great goal.
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