Jack Grealish says Man City teammate is actually the hardest he’s ever played against 

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Published on 2024-05-04 05:30:00

Jack Grealish, a player for Manchester City, has named his teammate Kyle Walker as the toughest opponent he has ever faced. Grealish highlighted Walker’s speed, strength, and defensive abilities as reasons for why he finds him difficult to play against. Walker’s qualities have also been praised by other players and coaches, including Thierry Henry and Pep Guardiola.

Prior to joining Manchester City, Grealish faced Walker on three occasions while playing for Aston Villa, with his team losing all three games to Walker’s former club Tottenham Hotspur. Walker’s ability to handle top players like Vinicius Junior has earned him recognition for his defensive skills. Guardiola has also lauded Walker for his unique physical attributes and qualities as a footballer.

Given that Grealish has to face off against Walker in training and has struggled against him in the past when playing against him, it is no surprise that he considers Walker to be the toughest opponent he has faced. With almost 200 combined appearances in the Premier League and Champions League, Grealish has come up against many top-level players, but Walker stands out to him as the most challenging.

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