Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott says John Stones is in 'form of his life' after standout performances

John Stones is «in the form of his life» right now, according to former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott. Man City are in action against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night as they look to book their spot in the Champions League semi-finals for the third consecutive season.

Ad Ahead of the game, Lescott told the BT Sport studio that City defender Stones was “full of confidence” and that there “aren't many players with his capability” as he thrive in a new role in the team. Premier League‘More than a footballer’ — Ferdinand explains why he would pick Casemiro over Rodri01/04/2023 AT 12:37 “He’s been unique this season, he’s made that role into his own,” Lescott said as he analysed Stones’ more advanced position in Man City’s set-up.

“You’ve seen other teams adopt a similar style, but the way he’s performing with the ball at his feet, his recognition of patterns, he’s picking up spaces, identifying where the next pass is. “There are not many players with that capability and he’s obviously full of confidence.

“I think we’re seeing that at the weekend with his goal, I don’t think he takes that on if he’s not as confident as he’s been, and rightly so, because not only is he scoring but he’s getting assists, we saw that last week against Bayern as well, so he’s contributing in so many ways and he’s probably in the form of his life.” Stones has adopted a free role just in front of a defensive back three for Man City, which has enhanced his contribution to the team in midfield, as well as his attacking output. He registered an assist in the first leg against Bayern Munich — which Man City won 3-0 — and scored a wonderful goal within five minutes in the game against Leicester on Saturday as Pep