Jack Grealish hasn’t been selected by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola in the starting lineup in more than a month
Pep Guardiola is holding out hope that Jack Grealish regains the form that enabled Manchester City to win the Triple Crown.
Grealish was a vital member of the team that created history by winning three trophies the previous season, and he has since displayed glimpses of that form. Against Tottenham, Luton, and Palace, he scored in three straight Premier League games for the first time in his career. But in the last four games, he had only played 20 minutes, and with Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland back, the race for spots has gotten much more fierce.
“He’s improving, but this season wasn’t the same as last.” He’s improving this season, and we’re excited,” Guardiola remarked.
He is fighting against players at a high level after taking the necessary steps to reach his peak. There isn’t any other explanation. To return to his previous level, particularly from the previous season and throughout Villa, he must demand it of himself. I’m excited to give him some minutes.”
In addition to dealing with illnesses and injuries this season, Grealish also had to deal with the upsetting discovery that, while he was playing at Everton over the Christmas break, his family had been stolen into. The former Villa player opened up about how the incident had devastated him and affected people who were close to him.
Although he was pleased to have him in the lineup for the next match, Guardiola felt bad for the player’s emotional distress. The manager of City is hoping that Grealish will be able to move on and focus on his game.
“I believe it had an impact on him for a few days. Guardiola remarked, “Hopefully he forgot, but I’m pretty sure.” “Even I would have been impacted. What transpired with him, his fiancée, and his family is not simple.
“I believe he did a great job with it. He is a remarkable individual whose humanity is evident in the way that the club’s security personnel and other available individuals attempt to assist him. It took place. He hasn’t talked about the topic recently, so maybe he’s alright.”
