Guardiola mentions the City star that has impressed him lately

Pep Guardiola says he has been lefy impressed and pleased with the recent performances by John Stones for Manchester City.

Guardiola has praised John Stones for his impressive recent form and made it clear all members of his Manchester City squad must be ready to play when required.

The England international has started three Premier League games in a row alongside Ruben Dias in the heart of the City defence. All of those games have ended in clean sheets.

Stones has seized his chance since he earned a recall and he has been consistent of late in his displays.

Pep Guardiola: “I'm incredibly happy for John Stones. I never changed my mind. When we bought him we thought he had the quality to do it. But footballers are not just footballers they are human beings, human beings have problems and personal lives…”#MCFC | #ManCity
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His form has seen him keep Aymeric Laporte out of the line-up, though Guardiola is not interested in any complaints about a lack of minutes from within his squad. The festive season is around the corner and the City boss believes everyone will get their chance to play.

“It depends on the performance,” the City boss said when asked about Stones’ selection ahead of Laporte as per TeamTalk.

“John is performing well, so that’s why he’s playing. But there are a lot of games and anything can happen.”

“Everyone has to be ready, I’ve told them that many times. Don’t complain much, because around the corner you have the chance. Maybe not, but you have to be ready.”