Jack Grealish is set to miss out on Manchester City's Club World Cup squad and is frustration appeared evident in a comment he made on social media with his future unclear
Jack Grealish has responded to question marks over his form
Jack Grealish has responded to question marks over his form
Jack Grealish has issued a telling response to his Manchester City situation with the playmaker due to be left out of the squad that will head to the Club World Cup this summer.
The Premier League side are set to head to FIFA's newly expanded tournament without their £100million man - seemingly pushing him closer to the exit door. Pep Guardiola is due to take all of his big names, but Grealish won't make the cut.
He has tumbled down the pecking order in Manchester, which has fuelled links of a move away, and missing out this summer could prove to be the final nail in the coffin.
Former Aston Villa frontman Gabby Agbonlahor has hit out at the treatment Grealish has been subjected to by the City boss - with talkSPORT claiming he was "not happy" in a post. One fan claimed Guardiola was well within his rights given Grealish's form.
That caught his attention and the 29-year-old responded: "Haha I've been bad lately? Scored three goals in my last three appearances over 45 mins but okie dokie love x." He also added: "What u want me to do, score a hatty in 20?"
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There is likely to be interest from clubs in England and throughout Europe with Grealish accepting that a fresh start at a top club, where he can play regular football, may be in his best interests. He is desperate to regain his spot with the Three Lions after missing out on recent squads and last summer's Euros.
City have already been active in the market and have agreed a deal worth £46.3m to sign AC Milan's Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders. They are also in talks to sign Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki - both men would further hamper Grealish's game time.
Gabriel Agbonlahor was critical of how the player has been treated
Gabriel Agbonlahor was critical of how the player has been treated
Grealish joined City in 2021 for a then-British record fee and remains the club's most expensive player of all time. He played a key part in the Treble-winning side back in 2023. He has claimed three Premier League titles with the club, but his influence has gradually declined.
Guardiola said recently: "Of course, Jack has to play. He's an unbelievable player that has to play football every three days. It didn't happen this season and last season either. He needs to do it - with us or another place. It's a question for Jack, his agent, and the club. If he stays it will be fine and he fought like he fought from day one to make a contribution."
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