decmancity
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Flip side. We wouldn't be in the shit because we have a reliable CB pairing and wouldn't be conceding stupid goals.
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5 | John Stones - 2024/25
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doobyedoobye
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He's on a huge salary and I imagine his injuries will get worse with age...
handsofstone
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His time at us seems sadly at its end
He's always struggled with injuries but now he's into his 30s his end is sped up
Yes footballers these days can stay at their peak for longer than they used to but injury prone players aren't so lucky, Stones won't get LESS injury prone and will only get worse
He's on upwards of £200k a week, it's time to move on both John and Ake and get new blood in, guys we can rely on even if they aren't as "good" as Stones is (or was?)
He's always struggled with injuries but now he's into his 30s his end is sped up
Yes footballers these days can stay at their peak for longer than they used to but injury prone players aren't so lucky, Stones won't get LESS injury prone and will only get worse
He's on upwards of £200k a week, it's time to move on both John and Ake and get new blood in, guys we can rely on even if they aren't as "good" as Stones is (or was?)
supercity88
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Injuries have always been an issue. He's only averaged about 32 games a season for us compared to someone like Dias who is averaging over 40. Stones should have played way more for us overall than he has, and we should be looking forward to someone who is 30 years old and entering their prime as a CB, but instead we're fearful the injuries will get worse and we'll barely see him.
Van Dijk is 33 and still performing at the top level. Plenty of CB's are doing the same. Stones' positioning, ability on the ball and reading of the game mean that he's got the ability to keep playing for a while yet. But his body's unlikely to let that happen.
Van Dijk is 33 and still performing at the top level. Plenty of CB's are doing the same. Stones' positioning, ability on the ball and reading of the game mean that he's got the ability to keep playing for a while yet. But his body's unlikely to let that happen.
sir baconface
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I like both players very much but one of him or Nathan needs to go. Sentiment apart, it’s too much of a luxury paying big salaries to two injury prone defenders.
Both need to go. Both past 30 and have never been too healthy even in their youth. They can't be counted on at this level.I like both players very much but one of him or Nathan needs to go. Sentiment apart, it’s too much of a luxury paying big salaries to two injury prone defenders.
Get Antonio Silva and a Leftback to replace both
WesthoughtonJohn
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So have to assume injury again - as I can't see he's been hooked for performance reasons today
So have to assume injury again - as I can't see he's been hooked for performance reasons today
He's not played for a month so could just be easing him back. But if he has got PF I'd be more worried that they're seeing if he can play without a flare up and it's not working
WesthoughtonJohn
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That is a genuine concernHe's not played for a month so could just be easing him back. But if he has got PF I'd be more worried that they're seeing if he can play without a flare up and it's not working