John Stones says he is not giving much thought to the off-field turmoil Manchester City are embroiled in and is only concerned about getting his place back in the side.
City are currently at loggerheads with the Premier League after claiming victory in a legal challenge against financial rules.
Director of football Txiki Begiristain is also reported to be set to exit the club to leave things unsettled at the Etihad Stadium.
Stones, who has made just one Premier League start this season after enjoying an extended break following England's run to the Euro 2024 final, says he is more focused on his own situation.
Asked if the boardroom dealings were a concern, the 30-year-old said: "The honest truth is no, it doesn't worry me.
"I am very much someone if I cannot control it I don't give it the headspace or attention. That might seem a bit wrong in some ways, but that is how I deal with it.
"At the end of the day, it is out of my hands and I put a lot of trust in the club and the people around me are good."
On his lack of game time, Stones added: "It's always frustrating when you want to play. I think that's football. Obviously, coming back later than the majority of the squad after the Euros, the team being in good form, there's a lot of factors.
"I've been in this position before, where you are in and out and don't really get a run of games but you know how important you are and you know not to get frustrated and to be there for the team.
"That's what I've done and had a positive effect from the bench and when I have started as well. I am always going to say I wish I could start every game but it is a long season and there are a lot of important games coming up."
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