Football is an unfair game in many aspects, be it the club’s economic dilemmas or a player’s sudden career downfall and that certainly seems to be the case concerning Manchester City winger Jack Grealish, whose recent form and playing time showcase that part of the game, that no fan likes.
However, when it comes to Grealish, the potential for a complete career collapse is still far off, despite the recent challenges that can be seen as minor bumps in the road that every player experiences in their career. But the recent video clip circulating on social media featuring Jack Grealish and his manager Pep Guardiola has led fans to speculate about the player’s future at City.
Pep Guardiola seen berating Jack Grealish following the Arsenal game
Following the disappointing draw against Arsenal last night, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was seen passionately discussing tactical plays and addressing Jack Grealish’s performance during the match. The manager wasted no time in addressing Grealish’s performance on the field, making his frustrations known to the entire stadium without even stepping foot in the dressing room.
In the clip, Pep Guardiola, as he has consistently demonstrated throughout his managerial career at various clubs, displays a proactive approach on the field shortly after the disappointing match. The clip clearly shows Guardiola explaining the tactical misfits in the game done by the player and he is seen explaining to him in a frustrated manner that the player should have done better in those situations. This is not the first such case, with De Bryune’s recent case of agitation over getting subbed off early in the match against Liverpool still in the picture.
This incident happened after Manchester City, who have an all-important CL quarterfinal clash against Real Madrid in the next few days, drew 0-0 to Arsenal at their home stadium, with City dominating possession but Arsenal having more of the better chances. However, fans and pundits have even gone as far as to call that epic rivalry a very disappointing and boring match because of the too-much tactical setup and the lack of enthusiasm or guts from the players themselves to do a bit more than necessary.
Jack Grealish’s England spot for Euro 2024 under threat
The latest episode involving Grealish and Guardiola has raised concerns among fans about Jack Grealish’s potential role in the England national team, particularly with the Euros 2024 approaching rapidly. Given the player’s recent form and injury concerns, it appears that Jack Grealish may not be considered for the England national Euro squad by a number of fans and pundits.
However, in a recent interview after England’s 2-2 draw against Belgium, Gareth Southgate, while speaking to the media, was asked about Jack Grealish and his immediate future with the national team with Euros insight. The manager replied nonchalantly that he didn’t see Grealish out of the picture for the upcoming Euros 2024 and had already talked with the player before announcing the squad for the matches during the last international break.
âJack is definitely not out of the picture. I spoke to him before I named the squad,â said the England manager.
Southgate also mentioned that the only reason that Grealish was not included in the last squad for the international friendlies against Belgium and Brazil was due to the player’s recent return from two consecutive groin injuries, with the player seemingly not regained match-level fitness yet for those international matches.
âHe was he was back into training, but I didnât think for these games he was going to be at a physical level to be able to compete.â
The dilemma revolving around Jack Grealish’s player career is certainly something to watch out for, especially his potential participation in the upcoming Euro 2024 for the England national team. Only the future will tell whether these are just the imaginations of the fans or are actual signs of the drastic downfall of a once-great player.
