admin John Stones has evolved his role at Manchester City in recent months, transforming how the Blues’ defense operates on and off the ball.
Intelligence and adaptability are key to Manchester City’s ever-evolving defense, says Ruben Diaz.
City have pioneered comeback full-backs in the past two seasons with Joao Cancelo and Alex Zinchenko, and now play in a system that allows either full-back to move into midfield, much like centre-back John Stones. there is If the back four are not in possession of the ball, City may switch to the back three in possession while the Stones advance.
Manu Akanji, Nathan Ake, Kyle Walker and Rico Ruiz all have the ability to strengthen midfield, but they know the tactics and switch to the back three when needed. According to Diaz, that intelligence is key to City’s success this season.
Diaz particularly praised the Stones for their impressive midfield performances against Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester United, saying the Englishman changed City’s style of play.
“We all get along very well. One of the key characteristics of all of us is that we are intelligent and able to adapt to situations that arise,” Diaz told his ManCity.com. rice field. We can adapt to exactly what we need. Today, being part of a team as well as being a player is a very important quality.
“The biggest change is John.” At first he was by my side, but then he has to go in the middle and play a completely different role.
“He definitely showed us how good he is and how good he can be in this position. This is a big step for our team because at the end there is another player in the middle and within two seconds he is next to me.”
