John Stones is still not entirely fit, according to Pep Guardiola.
In his team’s most recent 1-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth, the Manchester City center-back got off to a great start in his typical hybrid role. He was highly praised for his play.
Don Hutchison stated that despite Phil Foden’s winning goal, he was Man of the Match against Andoni Iraola’s team for £47.5 million (Manchester Evening News).
John Stones is still not completely fit, according to Pep Guardiola.
When a center-half like the 29-year-old picked up the positions he was against the Cherries and had an impact on the game, Izzy Christiansen and Scott Parker were both “laughing,” she said.
Stones’ adaptability and game knowledge, according to Parker, are the main reasons he is a “world-class” player.
Despite having one of his best performances on Saturday, Pep Guardiola feels that John Stones has still not recovered.
He’s still not at his peak physical condition, but Manu [Manuel Akanji] and him are back, and they both sustained injuries. According to HaytersTV, John Stones had experienced numerous setbacks this season.
It’s harder for them, but naturally, Phil [Foden] is back and played again, really, really well. It’s not like Phil, for example, who needs two training sessions to be ready.
More games are necessary for John Stones to gain experience.
John Stones has just recently returned from an injury to the team, so it makes sense that he isn’t feeling 100% right now.
Although Stones’ on-field exploits paint a different picture, that is a reflection of his skill rather than his level of fitness.
Still, there’s a big difference between being match-fit and getting better after an injury.
Consequently, the five-time Premier League winner will get fitter the more games he starts.
John Stones is expected to be among the first names on the team sheet in the coming weeks since he is an essential member of this Manchester City team.
The treble winners FA Cup, Champions League, and Premier League games are scheduled to come thick and fast, giving Stones the necessary playing time to regain his full health.
