""Last season was tough for me, to the point where I thought about stopping." "I didn't want to do it. I had had enough of being so professional and trying to do everything right in my power, to then keep breaking down and not having the answers. It was a very difficult place to be in. "There comes a point where you don't know why it happens and it is even harder when you put in so much effort, or you are ultra professional, to be able to play and be available. "When that time comes and something happens, it would be easier to say 'well I didn't do X, Y and Z that's why' - but when you do it, it's then mentally challenging. Hopefully I don't go back to that place.""
""My emotions were high," "I wasn't thinking straight. I don't think deep down I would have ever done it [retired]." "I said years ago when City wanted me to have a new challenge, I said 'I am going to fight'. That's all I have known since I was a ki"
John Stones suffered foot and hamstring problems that limited him to 11 Premier League appearances last season and ended his campaign in February. Stones considered stopping playing because repeated injuries occurred despite strict professionalism and effort, which left him mentally challenged. Stones has made five starts for Manchester City this season but has not represented England since October 2024. Stones cited an inner fight and winning mentality as reasons for continuing his career and expressed hope that he does not return to the difficult mental place experienced during the injury spell.
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