Pep Guardiola casts doubt on John Stones’ future at Manchester City

Pep Guardiola has cast doubt over John Stones’ future at Manchester City. City manager Guardiola has always spoken highly of the England defender, who moved to the Etihad Stadium in the same summer he did, in 2016. The boss still wants to continue working with the 26-year-old but, after another campaign dogged by form and fitness issues, he does not appear to be offering the same solid guarantee. Speaking at a press conference, Guardiola said: “I’ve said many times, and continue saying, I’m more than delighted with John Stones as a person, as a professional, everything. What I want is the best for him and at the end of the season we are going to speak about what is going to happen, because sometimes my wish is not the wish of the players, or the wish for the situation of the club. I am honest with them and the moment I will feel – not with John but any player – if we have to change we are going to tell them.” Stones has not featured for City since March due to an ankle injury. Source: Football365