As Manchester City seek to get back to their best we can see a conflict between what Pep Guardiola wants his side to be and what they are.

Stones shone in the Treble success by transforming into a dependable solution in defensive midfield, largely alongside Rodri, however with the injury sustained by the Spaniard, Guardiola believes it rules out the idea of the England centre-back returning to the role this season.