Live broadcast on August 5th News in an interview, Manchester City defender stons talked about the team’s performance last season and the impact of Harland’s arrival. He said Harland’s role was very important.
Does the analysis competition improve you?
Stone: “I think it is like this. I think it comes up with playing more time in that position and learning different situations, and when playing against different teams, obviously, their pressure methods are different. When I consider the situation in this aspect, there will be many factors, and then I need to decide where to receive the ball and how to get rid of it in some cases. This is definitely what I want. I keep improving. If I can show my skills and abilities and show my characteristics, then my competition will become easier.”
About the team’s perfect performance in the last few months of last season
Stone: “I think we have solved the problem. It takes time for the players and the team to do this, and I think we want to achieve our defensive mentality and defensive record at that time, it does take time. With the players we have and what we have learned from Guadiola, I think we know very well how he wants us to play, so when we play, we know these different situations, we know each other’s mode of play, and we know what to do when there is a ball and no ball. I think, first, it takes time; Second, it needs spirit; Third, it is implemented in a team way, putting all these together.”
About the impact of Harland’s arrival
Stone: “It’s perfect. He solved the problem. All Yorkshire boys are telling him that he was born in Leeds, so we ‘adopt’ him back. Harland’s role is very important for the team. As long as there is a chance, he will do something interesting. I have seen many highlights of his matches, and one clip is that he excited the audience after fighting with someone. Small moments like this are brilliant for our players, which inspires us and shows us that he is there and wants to fight for everything. I hope we can do all the small details this season, celebrate the small things on the defensive side, celebrate the things that Harland did, and all these add up, become an important part of our competition.”
About Carl Walker
Stonth: “He is incredible in both the club and the national team. He is a great person both on the field and off the field. Everyone loves him. As a defensive player, his existence and everything he does have a great impact on us, as well as his experience, which you can’t buy. Frankly speaking, as a player, I can’t give him a higher evaluation. His speed, strength, reading of the match and his attack threat are all excellent. He is an important player for us, and he continues to bring us great help both on and off the court, 100%.”
(Ma Dongyu)
