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

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
Stones joined from Everton in the summer
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John Stones has established himself as key member of the squad
John Stones has established himself as key member of the squad
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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
Stones moved for £50 million
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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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