Rio Ferdinand has praised John Stones for the ease with which the Manchester City defender has adapted to his new auxiliary midfield role.
Stones has undertaken the key role of inverting from full-back into midfield in recent weeks, stepping into the boots of Joao Cancelo following his loan move to Bayern Munich. The England international has been outstanding in recent weeks, playing a crucial role as Pep Guardiola's side challenge for an illustrious treble.
The role change has been a major one for Stones, who at 28 years old has spent the vast majority of his career at centre-back. But Ferdinand believes his adaptability to the nuances of the midfield role is to be admired.
