Manchester City centre half John Stones paid tribute to a teammate this weekend.

The defender gave a special mention to substitute goalkeeper Stefan Ortega after their 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

Ortega came onto the field to replace first choice Ederson after the Brazilian went down with an injury.

The game was already at 1-1, with Ortega managing to keep his sheet clean for the rest of the game.

Incredible keeper. Not easy at all to come in at this stage and how he played, the saves that he pulled off, such intelligent saves," Stones told club media.

A big shoutout to Stefan for coming off the bench at such a difficult place and being ready, which everyone always is.

Even Kovacic and Jeremy [Doku] who came on gave everything.

That's the strength of our team. From back to front, whoever is on the bench, comes on and plays their part.

That's why we've been so successful over the years."

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