Recalling when Stones first joined Manchester City: I feel that I don't know anything about football

2022-09-25 10:07

Recalling when Stones first joined Manchester City: I feel that I don't know anything about football


Spanish coach Pep Guardiola took over as Manchester City coach in 2016, and Stones was one of the first players Guardiola brought in that year. Stones joined Manchester City from Everton for £47.5 million and became the most expensive England defender at the time.


Stones shared the scene when he first joined Manchester City in an interview with the sports media. Stones said that when he left Everton, he thought he had a certain understanding of football, but after becoming part of Manchester City and only participating in training for a week or two, he suddenly realized that he had a knowledge of football. I don't know.


Stones, 28, said, "I can't describe the coach Guardiola in simple words about how he views other teams and tactics. He always has football in his mind. I don't know what he is. How did he do it, the way he told his players what he wanted and what he thought and what he believed in was really unbelievable.


Stones also shared that Guardiola's training sessions are always nerve-wracking and he's very demanding from his players. "I think that's one of the reasons he's been so successful in the six years I've been with him. In Guardiola's blood, he's never made himself the second-best, let alone lowered his own. He has that belief every day. He makes us, as players, realize that every day is another opportunity to improve."