Guardiola: Grealish explained the reason for his lack of playing time

Manchester City's head coach Josep Guardiola commented on the reasons for the team's forward Jack Grealish's reduced playing time. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.

According to the coach, the only reason Grealish is not playing is the coach's decision. Although he is an excellent player, there is strong competition in the team.

Last season, Doku showed outstanding results in many matches, while Savio significantly improved his level over the course of a season. Therefore, every player must prove themselves to secure a place on the field.

Guardiola emphasized that he does not doubt Grealish's potential and stated that without him, the Manchester City team would not be able to achieve the required successes, particularly in winning the treble. In the 2024/25 season, Grealish played in 32 matches across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing five assists.

These statistics indicate that he is beneficial to the team, but the competition within the squad is so fierce that every player must constantly demonstrate their abilities. Guardiola's decisions are primarily made for the overall success of the team and aim to enhance each player's playing time.