Gabby Agbonlahor has defended Jack Grealish's right to privacy after the England star was pictured asleep at a rooftop bar.
The 30-year-old, who is currently recovering from a season-ending foot injury, was photographed dozing off at a popular spot in Manchester whilst drinking with friends.
Jack Grealish for Everton against Crystal Palace.
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Grealish has been out of action since FebruaryCredit: Getty
According to the Sun, Grealish arrived at Stories in Manchester at 4:30pm on Saturday, but an hour later he was already asleep.
Images show the Everton loan star passed out on a chair, next to a table filled with drinks.
Eyewitnesses told the publication that Grealish's friends had tried to wake him after a boozy afternoon.
This isn't the first time the Englishman has been captured out enjoying himself, who has been open about his 'partyboy' reputation.
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Grealish has spent the season on loan at Everton from Manchester City, but is expected to miss the rest of it through injury and is also out of contention for England’s World Cup squad.
He underwent foot surgery in February, and stated on Instagram in March that he has been working hard at his rehab.
'Nothing better to do with your life'
It's fair to say the recent images of Grealish did not go down well with talkSPORT host Agbonlahor.
The former Aston Villa hero stuck up for his ex-teammate, and slammed the people who took photos of him.
Agbonlahor told talkSPORT Breakfast: “My first thoughts were: I've been in that situation, and it just shows the sort of people that are out there, that are taking pictures and what they're doing with the pictures.
“It happened to me quite a few times and you're just like: ‘Come on. You've got nothing better to do with your life’- taking pictures and this and that."
Jack Grealish's Instagram post confirming his season-ending injury
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Grealish revealed in an emotional Instagram post in February that his season had come to an early endCredit: instagram @jackgrealish
The England star and Agbonlahor spent five years as teammates at Aston Villa
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The England star and Agbonlahor spent five years as teammates at Aston VillaCredit: Getty
Agbonlahor also pointed out that Grealish has been working hard to get back fit, insisting he is taking his recovery seriously.
He continued: “Listen, he's been through a lot. He's been through a season-ending injury. He's doing his rehab.
“I've seen what he's been doing in his rehab. He's working hard to get back. I think he's back available to train in July - he said to me the other day.
“Listen, he won't be happy that those pictures have come out, but I'm sure when he's at training, when he's there doing his rehab, he's doing everything right.
“But it just sums up this world we live in now - people want to take pictures and send them off.”
Agbonlahor's co-host Ally McCoist was in agreement, who claimed modern technology is denying footballers any privacy.
Jack Grealish celebrates Man City's treble win
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Grealish was at the heart of City's treble-winning celebrations in 2023Credit: Getty
Weighing in on the saga, McCoist said: “It might just be the worst invention on the planet- the camera phone.
“I'm telling you right now, scandalous. For the boys, I'm thinking of boys now.
“That's not a good look. Of course, it's not a good look, let's not kid ourselves on. But at the same time, what happened to a bit of privacy?"
Before his season was brought to an early end, Grealish had enjoyed a resurgence after joining Everton on loan.
Havingstruggled for consistency following his £100million move to Man City in 2021, the ex-Villa star found a lease of life on Merseyside, managing two goals and six assists this term.
His improved form led to calls for an England recall and sparked hope he could feature this summer's World Cup, after beingleft out ofGareth Southgate's squad forEuro 2024.
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But a stress fracture sustained against Villa in January put an end to this, and it remains to be seen where Grealish will play next season.
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