December 29th 2024.
Manchester City has had a tough season so far under the management of Pep Guardiola. Despite having star players like Jack Grealish, they have been struggling to find their form. In fact, Grealish, who is also an England national team player, has been advised to leave the club and join another Premier League team in order to rediscover his passion for the game.
Grealish made headlines when he became the most expensive British player in history after his £100 million move to Manchester City in 2021. He had spent almost a decade at his childhood club Aston Villa, where he made over 200 appearances and established himself as one of the most exciting players in the Premier League. During his time at Manchester City, Grealish has won three Premier League titles and the Champions League, which is an impressive achievement.
However, despite his success, Grealish has faced challenges at Manchester City. He has struggled to get playing time, starting only six league games this season for a team that is currently in seventh place and 14 points behind the leaders, Liverpool. This is a far cry from City's usual dominance in the league, as they were aiming for a record fifth consecutive title.
Former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie believes that Grealish should consider leaving Manchester City in order to find his joy in playing again. "Nobody could deny that the move hasn't been successful, he's won everything there is to win during his time there, but I think for himself, he needs to find his enjoyment in playing again," Hendrie told 10bet. He also believes that Grealish would be an asset to any top team, including Aston Villa, his former club. However, he acknowledges that it may be a complicated deal to bring him back.
Hendrie also believes that Grealish's return to Aston Villa would be welcomed by the fans, despite him receiving some criticism in the past. "He wouldn't be coming for a pay day; he'd be coming to win something with Villa and help take the club up a level," Hendrie said. He also added that he would love to see Grealish back at Villa Park, as he is a true Villa player.
In an interview with Sky Sports, Hendrie shared that he had spoken to Grealish when he first signed for Manchester City and that he had found it difficult to adapt to his new surroundings. However, he encouraged Grealish to enjoy his football and win trophies, which is what he has achieved. Hendrie also believes that the version of Grealish we see at City is not the best one, as he plays in a way that is demanded by his manager. He pointed out that Grealish seems to play with more freedom when he is representing England.
Despite his contributions in terms of goals and assists being lower than expected, Hendrie is confident that Grealish has a lot more to offer. He believes that Grealish's talent and ability can contribute a lot more to the team. Manchester City will be looking to bounce back from their recent disappointing results when they face Leicester City on Sunday.
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