Live broadcast on August 5th News in an interview, Manchester City defender stonth talked about the influence of team coach Guadiola on himself. Stonth said that he thought he had a considerable understanding of football, but Guan Shuai made him feel ignorant.
The name of Barnsley Beckenbauer
Stons: “When people use Beckenbauer to judge me, I don’t know what to say! Guadiola has high expectations for our central defender. We started to organize the match from the defense line. When you train over and over again, about him wanting to acquisition from you, about the result of the competition, when you see this success, it is worth it, we will create opportunities through our own goal kick.”
“This is just the second nature of what you should do, and then obviously, there are some minor adjustments. I absolutely love these. I am learning and there will be something new every year. He knows everyone’s advantages and disadvantages, which is why we rotate so frequently, because he thinks the player or team he sent is the best choice to defeat his opponent.”
“As a player, this is very demanding for you and very rewarding. I always say that when you are happy about anything, you will enjoy it more. I think at this time, the players, including me, feel very happy. This is what we can do and express ourselves more.”
About Guardiola making himself appear in midfield
Stonth: “Frankly speaking, he didn’t say too much to me. I think I can only go back to what I said. Regarding the advantages and disadvantages, maybe he thinks I can play this role, in some ways, I did it several times. That is a different situation, not to assume such a role permanently when playing football like we do now. I think he saw my attributes and what I could bring to this position. Then he simplified the situation and helped me improve and become better in that system.”
About the influence of Guadiola on football
Stone: “I have been saying this all the time. I thought I had a considerable understanding of football. I understand this sport. But Guadiola made me feel that I knew nothing. He opened my eyes. He reshaped my view of football and let me know what football is.”
About your strengths and weaknesses in the midfield
Stonth: “I think one of the most important and difficult things for me is that I don’t have a 360-degree vision, but now I have more feelings, this is achieved by learning where to receive the ball and how to receive the ball in some cases, so that I can play more comfortably when I understand the surrounding environment.”
“This is one of the things I should pay attention to at the beginning. Playing is safer. When the ball comes quickly or I am in a narrow area, I will not seek adventure, because nine times out of ten I may lose the ball right, but I am learning how to receive the ball to ensure that my physical state, receive the ball timing, movement and all similar small things remain correct.”
“The players who play in midfield or those number 10 players, they even have 360 degrees of vision without observation, such as David Silva, who even knows where others are without observation.”
(Ma Dongyu)
