Pep Guardiola stated that Jack Grealish will be back in the Manchester City team once his performances show improvement.

Pep Guardiola has expressed his belief that Jack Grealish has not done enough to earn a spot in Manchester City’s starting lineup. The midfielder has been struggling for game time recently, with his last Premier League start coming in December against Sheffield United.

Guardiola attributes Grealish’s lack of minutes to his performances, stating that the player needs to improve if he wants to return to the side. The City manager emphasizes that the team has not changed its style of play and that Grealish has the same qualities as before.

However, Guardiola also acknowledges Grealish’s importance to the team and hopes that he can perform well in the final three months of the season. Grealish, who joined City from Aston Villa for a record-breaking fee, was a key player in their treble-winning campaign last season.

Despite starting in both the FA Cup and Champions League finals, Grealish has not been able to secure a place in City’s starting lineup since the start of the year. Guardiola explains that he cannot give players several games to find their rhythm and that they need to prove themselves in training.

Grealish’s last start came in the Champions League against Copenhagen, but he was forced off after just 21 minutes due to injury. With City set to face Luton Town in the FA Cup, Guardiola suggests that this could be an opportunity for Grealish to get some minutes from the start.

In their previous visit to Kenilworth Road, Grealish played the full 90 minutes and scored a goal in a narrow victory. This season, he has scored three goals and provided two assists in 26 appearances across all competitions.

Overall, Guardiola expects Grealish to step up his performances and prove that he deserves a place in the starting lineup. The midfielder will be hoping to make an impact in the upcoming matches and regain his spot in the team.