Stones has finally given Guardiola what he’s been wanting Manchester City defender John Stones is finally giving Pep Guardiola what he wants, Joe Bray writes.
Stones has struggled to cement his place in City’s first-team this season after a host of unfortunate injury problems. However, the England defender’s latest comments may be music to the ears of Guardiola, who admitted he needed to stay fit in order to become the best central defender possible.
Stones said: “This season has been frustrating for me, injury-wise. "Coming back from injury, getting re-injured, things like that.
So I’ve used this time really to take a step back and see where I can do more in terms of off the pitch, like gym work, strength work.
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