vinicius junior football kit Both Spaniards maintain that the 26-year-old has the capability to be one of the best defenders in the world, but niggling injury setbacks and mixed form means that after nearly four years at the Etihad Stadium, it remains unfulfilled potential.
Stones appeared to have slipped down the pecking order before the enforced three-month hiatus having been left out of the starting line-up for the tough trips to Real Madrid and Leicester, but was recalled to face Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup final and Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup.
His absence from the 20-man matchday squad for the victory over Arsenal on the first day of Project Restart raised more eyebrows, although Guardiola later clarified that he was missing with a slight ankle injury.
Even so, the emergence of rookie defender Eric Garcia could give Guardiola more flexibility with his squad. The 19-year-old was a surprise starter against the Gunners but coped comfotably with the threat of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on his return, until a horrible jude bellingham jersey cheap collision with goalkeeper Ederson saw him taken off on a stretcher late on.