John Stones

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I don't see us buying someone to replace Stones when we have potentially a better homegrown centre back in Eric Garcia. Garcia looks ready to me. Maybe a decision will be made in the summer but I'd prefer Garcia as the 4th choice ahead of Stones.

A top quality foreign centre back is what I believe we will need and go for as a replacement for Otamendi.
 
Keeper! said:
He produced an incredible clearance against Liverpool true, but how many mistakes has he made this year, how many times has he gone missing when he was needed so much after Laporte's injury?

At the end of the day he is a defender , who when required can't defend in his present condition.

And may I also remind YOU of your abuse and criticism of Claudio Bravo a player who considerably helped us win the League Cup.
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Not once have i said about him or anyone else that they are shitting on the team,i don't abuse bravo,i think the most i have said is that he is shit
 
in our centurion's title season Stones and Laporte were outstanding and the future of our great club, easily on par with City legends Kenny Clements and Mark Seagraves.
 
We were never going to let him go halfway through the season.

If the interest from Arteta is real though, I expect Arsenal will revisit this in the summer.
 
eyalluvitt said:
in our centurion's title season Stones and Laporte were outstanding and the future of our great club, easily on par with City legends Kenny Clements and Mark Seagraves.
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You are right. In short bursts Stones has been very good. He’s always lacked aggression but Pep has rotated him out against the most aggressive and physical opponents. The concern with Stones is for several reasons he doesn’t sustain it. Injuries have limited his good runs of form and it seems to take him time to return from lay offs. Personally I think his confidence is very fragile - his issues are more mental than physical. Alongside Laporte or Kompany - who could take care of him - he looks okay but he can look woeful with other partners. Stones is no longer a youngster he needed to step up this season and he hasn’t for one reason or another. I think we need to make a big decision in the summer because whilst the potential is there patience to see him fulfil it must be starting to wear very thin.
 
I like John and think he could still be a really good centre half for us, but if Dinho, Rodri, Garcia and Nico are in front of him then Pep has lost confidence in him. Maybe it's a lifestyle thing but he needs to go. I always feel a tad sad when a player with real talent doesn't make it but we have had our fair share.
 
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