Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that Jack Grealish must fight for his spot in the team’s starting lineup.
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Grealish must fight for his spot
Grealish, 29, made 50 appearances in City’s 2022-23 campaign, scoring five goals and registering 11 assists to help his side win the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup.
However, the England international was dropped to the bench in Saturday’s 4-1 league win over West Ham United.
Brazil international Savinho took over his starting role.
“Savinho is in better shape and everything than Jack, and that’s why I played Savinho,” Guardiola told reporters.
“Do I want the Jack that won the treble? Yeah, I want it, but I try to be honest with myself for that. They have to fight. You can say it’s unfair.”
“If you think that, then it’s fine, but you have to prove [to me], ‘Okay, I’m going to fight with Savinho, to deserve to play in that position’, every single day, every single week and every single month.”
“Two weeks ago, he was injured and he needs rhythm, and to play, but players need training,” Guardiola said.
Guardiola believes in Grealish
Grealish has made just six starts for City in the league and spent some time on the sidelines this season due to injury.
It has been over a year since he last scored for City, with his most recent goal coming against Crystal Palace in December 2023.
Despite his recent struggles, Guardiola still believes in the winger’s potential.
“I don’t have any doubt about the quality of Jack or any of these players. They would not be here [otherwise].”
“I know that he can do it because I saw him. I saw his level and I want that, every single training session and every single game.”
