A few days ago, I mentioned that John Stones could potentially fill in for Rodri, and I still think it’s possible. Although Rodri is crucial for us and doesn’t really have a direct replacement, I can’t help but point to Stones’ performance in the Champions League against Slovan.
by princekiddie
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Yes, he can but Stones is injury-prone.
He can, and he has. Quite successfully. Question is if he can do it *on his own* as the lone holding midfielder.
Stones should not play more than 90mins a week.
Just like Savinho really kept at his chance when Oscar Bobb got injured, if Nunes can step his game up right now would be the best thing to happen.
yes. stones is the in-house solution to rodri if we dont buy anyone in january. city dont really make moves in january aswell.
so i reckon stones will be slotted in at CDM for the rest of the season. he replaces 2 of the 3 key qualities that rodri brings to the team when he’s playing.
only issue with stones is, i wish he wasn’t so godamnnn injury prone. cuz when he’s out, it’s a bit of a problem.
4 comments
Yes, he can but Stones is injury-prone.
He can, and he has. Quite successfully. Question is if he can do it *on his own* as the lone holding midfielder.
Stones should not play more than 90mins a week.
Just like Savinho really kept at his chance when Oscar Bobb got injured, if Nunes can step his game up right now would be the best thing to happen.
yes. stones is the in-house solution to rodri if we dont buy anyone in january. city dont really make moves in january aswell.
so i reckon stones will be slotted in at CDM for the rest of the season. he replaces 2 of the 3 key qualities that rodri brings to the team when he’s playing.
only issue with stones is, i wish he wasn’t so godamnnn injury prone. cuz when he’s out, it’s a bit of a problem.