Glenn Coleman
Feb 20, 2024 - 01:45

Graeme Souness assessment Jack Grealish Man City

Jack Grealish slammed by Graeme Souness for lack of improvement at Manchester City under Pep Guardiola; former Liverpool midfielder criticizes.

Graeme Souness has once again taken aim at Jack Grealish, suggesting that the England international has failed to improve since his move to Manchester City under Pep Guardiola.

Grealish's transfer to City for a record-breaking £100million in 2021 raised expectations, but Souness believes the midfielder has not delivered on his potential. Despite a strong debut season, Grealish has found himself in and out of the team in the current campaign, with Souness questioning his impact at the club.

Souness expressed his doubts about Grealish's progress during an interview with talkSPORT, stating that he doesn't see any improvement in the player's performance since his time at Aston Villa. He also raised concerns about Grealish's statistics at City compared to his time at Villa, suggesting that there may not have been any significant changes.

Furthermore, Souness highlighted the lack of defensive contributions from Grealish, emphasizing that his primary role should be making a difference in big games by scoring and creating goals. Despite winning major trophies with City, Souness believes that Grealish has not fulfilled the expectations that come with a £100million price tag.

This is not the first time Souness has criticized Grealish, as he previously urged the midfielder to assess his situation at City and confront the manager about his role in the team. Souness compared Grealish to his younger teammate Jeremy Doku and suggested that the 28-year-old should be in his prime, but his performances have not lived up to expectations.

Souness' comments have sparked further debate about Grealish's future at City and his ability to meet the demands of a top-tier club. As the midfielder faces scrutiny from both fans and pundits, it remains to be seen how he will respond to the criticism and whether he can prove his doubters wrong.