And that’s what it boils down to In reality, it’s a hybrid role for the englishman, who provides a transition between the defence and midfield. John stones playing in midfield is no longer a new concept but this, in a champions league final, was something else
I played as more of a no 8 today, he grinned afterwards, which i. But what exactly is it John stones says he enjoyed playing his hybrid role across defence and midfield the moment he was asked to do so by pep guardiola
Three years ago, it looked like john stones might leave man city Now the defender is a key player in their treble chase and is playing in midfield. Playing alongside nico in midfield, stones helped manchester city maintain control and dictate the flow of the game His ability to seamlessly transition between defence and midfield proved crucial
The partnership between stones and nico provided a solid foundation for manchester city’s attacks.
