Jack Grealish sustains damning injury blow to end Manchester City return

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Published on 2024-02-13 21:18:50

Manchester City’s Jack Grealish made a return to Pep Guardiola’s starting line-up but was forced off in Copenhagen after 21 minutes due to an injury. The England international had been left out of recent matches to build up his fitness levels in training. Grealish was part of the front-three alongside Erling Haaland and Phil Foden as they faced Copenhagen in the round of 16. However, his return only lasted 21 minutes before he sustained what appeared to be a groin problem. Jeremy Doku replaced Grealish as he attempted to continue but was visibly distraught by the setback.

This latest injury in a stop-start season for Grealish could throw his starting position in Pep Guardiola’s side into doubt. Manchester City will be facing Chelsea in the Premier League and hosting Brentford in their game in hand just three days later following their outing in Copenhagen. Guardiola provided an early diagnosis on Grealish’s injury, stating that it looks like a muscular problem. Tests will be conducted at the training base to understand the full extent of the injury. A further update is expected to be delivered during the pre-Chelsea press conference.

Overall, Grealish’s return to the starting line-up was short-lived due to the injury, adding to the challenges he has faced in the current season. Manchester City will be closely monitoring his recovery and assessing his availability for future matches. Guardiola and the team will need to adjust and adapt as they continue their campaign in multiple competitions.

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