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Pep's Stones mission

Gerard Pique believes John Stones will develop into a world beater like he did under Pep Guardiola

The Spanish centre-back evolved into one of the world's best defenders at Barcelona, and he thinks Pep will mould Stones similarly to him

GERARD PIQUE reckons John Stones is taking the same path as he did under Pep Guardiola.

Pique had a glittering spell under Guardiola when he returned to Barcelona and played for the current Manchester City boss.
 Stones joined from Everton in the summer
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Stones joined from Everton in the summerCredit: AP:Associated Press
 John Stones has established himself as key member of the squad
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John Stones has established himself as key member of the squadCredit: Reuters
Now he faces his old boss and the latest player Guardiola is turning into a footballing centre-back who starts attacks from the back.

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And it the first of THREE meetings between Pique and Stones as Barca play City back-to-back in the Champions League and Spain have a friendly against England.
 Stones moved for £50 million
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Stones moved for £50 millionCredit: Getty Images
Pique said: “I like the way he plays, his style is a bit like mine and it is difficult to play that way because in England the style of play is different.
“But Pep will help him a lot in terms of taking those controlled risks with the ball.”
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