Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-07-30 20:00:00
Manchester City faced their pre-season tour in America with many key players on holiday, providing an opportunity for the remaining squad members to showcase their abilities to manager Pep Guardiola. Despite this, pundit Stewart Robson criticized Jack Grealish, claiming he is the worst player on the team based on his performances in recent friendly matches against Celtic and AC Milan. Robson highlighted Grealish’s lack of ability to take on defenders and create opportunities in the final third, questioning his place in City’s best lineup.
Robson’s criticism of Grealish’s performances overlooks the player’s strengths in possession, as shown by his ability to draw fouls and maintain possession effectively. Grealish’s role in slowing down the game and setting up scoring opportunities through set-pieces demonstrates his value to the team beyond traditional metrics like take-ons. Rather than focusing on what he believes Grealish should be doing, Robson should acknowledge the player’s contributions to City’s success in previous seasons and understand the specific instructions given to him by Guardiola.
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