straight to your inbox Vincent Kompany nailed the truth about John Stones more than three years ago. The Manchester City legend gave the young England defender the benefit of all of his experience and wisdom, and predicted that the Yorkshireman – then just 22 years old – would go on to become one of the world’s great defenders.
That prediction seemed to be on very shaky ground last season, when Stones was ignored by manager Pep Guardiola, even amidst an injury crisis which saw midfielder Fernandinho drafted into centre back ahead of him.
That led to strong rumours that Guardiola’s patience had run out, and Stones would be ushered out of the exit door at the Etihad Stadium.But Stones’ own faith in himself remained unshaken, and this season.
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