‘Absolute colossus’ – Some fans hail ‘exceptional’ Man City man for ‘monsterclass’ performance in UCL

Manchester City fans were impressed with John Stones’ performance in the 2-0 victory against Borussia Monchengladbach in their Champions League last-16 second leg at the Puskas Arena

The Cityzens strolled to a routine win against the Bundesliga outfit, securing a 4-0 victory on aggregate to cruise into the last-eight.

Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring with a fierce drive from outside the area before Phil Foden and Ilkay Gundogan linked up just six minutes later for City’s second goal on the evening. 

John Stones played a part in both goals, starting the moves which led to his teammates finding the back of the net. He was flawless in an imperious performance that brought images of Vincent Kompany to mind.

If one were to look for what has changed to take Stones from City’s peripheries to the heart of the side it would be the assertiveness with which he defends, tackles have a visceral thud that echoes around empty grounds and ensures that there aren’t those curious errors that once threatened to define him. 

Many City fans after the match took to Twitter to hail Stones’ exceptional performance against Borussia Monchengladbach.

Stones is exceptional. Hasn’t put a foot wrong all season.

— Sam Houghton (@Sam_DH_MCFC) March 16, 2021

John Stones was extremely superb today
💪🏻💙

— Hybrid 8/10 (@emperor_teejhay) March 16, 2021

Another flawless monsterclass from John Stones

— lpn (@dxvin3) March 16, 2021

John Stones is an absolute colossus

— billy (@billymcfc_) March 16, 2021

I was thinking about City POTY and with every successive game we play I cannot look past John stones. Comeback from the absolute dead and been absolutely imperious at the back. Proper rolls Royce defender

— HGW (@zatchebache) March 16, 2021

Well, John Stones has proved me, and many others, very wrong! Pep said he had big balls and he was right!!

— Craig (@BoothyCraig) March 17, 2021

John Stones is probably the best and most complete CB in the world this season. What a turn around, everytime he’s started we haven’t looked like conceding chances.

— Rahul (@rahulmcfc) March 16, 2021