September 11th 2024.
Jack Grealish has been making quite the impression on the field lately, particularly in England's recent victories against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. However, Roy Keane, a former football player himself, has some words of caution for the young midfielder. Keane believes that if Grealish doesn't secure a regular spot in Manchester City's line-up under their coach, Pep Guardiola, he may risk losing his sharpness and ultimately jeopardize his chances of being selected for the next England squad.
After not making the cut for Gareth Southgate's squad for Euro 2024 earlier this summer, Grealish was given another opportunity to represent his country when Lee Carsley called him up for the Nations League matches against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. And without a doubt, the 29-year-old delivered two impressive performances for the Three Lions. However, Keane is concerned that Grealish's lack of playing time at City could hinder his growth and development as a player.
"The biggest thing for Jack is that he needs to play regularly at Man City, and that's obviously difficult given the challenges there," Keane shared in an interview with ITV. "I think he needs to stay sharp, and when he's not playing regularly, he tends to lose that sharpness very quickly. So it's crucial that he gets enough game time at City."
Keane, who has been following Grealish's career closely, believes that a player's consistency at club level is what ultimately determines their selection for the national team. "Usually, if you're performing well for your club, you'll be selected for your international team as well. So it's important for players like Jack to maintain their form at club level," he explained.
On a similar note, former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has also weighed in on Grealish's performance. Wright believes that the midfielder should strive to recapture the form that earned him a £100 million move to City from Aston Villa three years ago. "He's been very progressive, taking on defenders and creating opportunities, which is exactly what you want to see from him. That's his forte – getting past players," Wright commented.
"Unfortunately, we haven't seen him do that as much at City, but in the last couple of games for England, he's really shown his skills. Of course, it also depends on the opposition, but it's great to see him playing with such flair and confidence. Hopefully, he can continue this momentum and secure a spot in the team," Wright added.
Both Keane and Wright agree that if Grealish can get back to playing the way he did at Aston Villa, there's no doubt he will be a valuable asset for both England and Manchester City. "I'd love to see him playing like he used to because if he can reach that level again, there's no way anyone can keep him out of the team," Wright concluded.
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