Jack Grealish must fight for a place in the starting lineup of City of Manchester and rediscover the level he showed during the club’s treble-winning season, said Pep Guardiola. The 29-year-old made 50 appearances in the 2022-23 campaign for City, scoring five goals and registering 11 assists to help his side win the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup.
However, the England international has failed to impress this season and was left on the bench in Saturday’s 4-1 league win over West Ham United, with the Brazilian starting in his place. Savino. “Savinho is in better shape than Jack, and that’s why I played against Savinho,” Guardiola told reporters.
“Do I like Jack winning the treble? Yes, I do, but I’m trying to be honest with myself about it. They have to fight. He might think it’s unfair. If he thinks that, then that’s good , but you have to show me what I deserve and tell you: ‘Okay, I will fight with Savinho to deserve to play in that position’, every day, every week and every month.
Grealish, who has also spent time on the sidelines this season due to injury, has started just six games for City in the league. “Two weeks ago he was injured and he needs rhythm and to play, but players need training,” said Guardiola. “I have no doubt about the quality of Jack or any of these players. They wouldn’t be here (otherwise). I know he can do it because I saw him. I saw his level and I want that, in every training session and every game.”
Source: La Verdad
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