Pep Guardiola claims ‘incredible’ Man City star could fill in for Erling Haaland at Man City this season

Pep Guardiola claims ‘incredible’ Man City star could fill in for Erling Haaland at Man City this season
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Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-10-24 13:00:00

Pep Guardiola celebrated Manchester City’s second Champions League victory of the season with a 5-0 win over Sparta Prague, putting them at the top of the table alongside Aston Villa and Liverpool. Guardiola made a humorous comment about defender John Stones possibly playing as a striker, praising Stones’ goal-scoring ability and comparing him to Gerard Pique. Stones has scored three goals so far this season, including crucial goals in recent games against Arsenal and Wolves. Guardiola explained Stones’ limited playing time as being due to the form of other defenders, but praised his impact and goal-scoring ability.

While Guardiola’s comment about Stones playing as a striker may have been in jest, Stones’ contributions in front of goal have been invaluable to Manchester City, helping secure vital points in recent matches. Guardiola acknowledged Stones’ ability to score goals and the importance of his presence in the team, hinting at the potential for Stones to continue making an impact throughout the season. Despite the unlikely scenario of Stones playing as a striker, his goal-scoring form could prove crucial for City as they aim for success in both domestic and European competitions.

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