Guardiola Urges Jack Grealish To Fight To Get Another Place In Manchester City

Jack Grealish began to be shifted from the starting line-up by Savinho (Instagram/@jackgreealish).

JAKARTA - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Jack Grealish had to fight for his place in the team's starting line-up.

Midfielder 29 tahun ini harus menemukan kembali performa yang ditunjukkan selama musim treble winner The Citizens.

Grealish made 50 appearances in the 2022/2023 season with Manchester City, scoring five goals and 11 assists to help his team win the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup.

However, the England international failed to impress this season and was backed up in a 4-1 win over West Ham United, Saturday, January 4, 2025, in the Premier League.

Grealish's place began to be evicted by the presence of Savinho who often started.

"Saviinho is in better shape and everything than Jack. That's why I played Savinho."

"Do I want Jack to win trebles? Yes, I want him. However, I try to be honest with myself for that. They have to fight. You can say it's unfair."

"If you think so, then it's okay. However, you have to prove (to me) that you will fight with Savinho to deserve to play in that position, every day, every week, and every month," Guardiola said.

Grealish, who has also missed this season due to injury, has only started six times for Manchester City in the league.

"Two weeks ago, he was injured. He needed rhythm and playing, but the players needed training."

"I don't doubt the quality of Jack or these players. I know he can do it because I saw him."

"I saw the level. I wanted that, every training session and every game," said Guardiola.

Manchester City will next host fourth division team Salford City in the FA Cup Third Round on January 12, 2025.