Jack Grealish’s limited playing time at Manchester City is due to a combination of factors, including competition for positions, recent injuries, and a dip in form.

Jack Grealish has been sidelined at Manchester City due to inconsistent performances, with manager Pep Guardiola urging him to improve his form and consistency in training. Grealish has not started in the last three games and has struggled to secure consecutive Premier League starts since September, partly due to form and injury issues.

In his absence, players like Jeremy Doku, Matheus Nunes, and Savinho have seized their opportunities. Savinho, in particular, has impressed with a hat-trick of assists, bringing his season total to nine, surpassing Grealish’s Premier League assists from the last two seasons combined. Guardiola has made it clear that Savinho’s current form is the reason for his selection over Grealish.

Guardiola emphasized that Grealish must “produce” and match Savinho’s contributions if he wants to reclaim his spot in the starting lineup. Reflecting on Grealish’s peak during City’s treble-winning season, Guardiola expressed frustration, stating he wants to see that same level of performance consistently. “I fought a lot for him,” Guardiola said, adding, “They have to fight and prove they deserve to play every day, every week.”

While acknowledging that Grealish’s struggles are partly due to recurring minor injuries, Guardiola insisted the winger must take responsibility for his performances. “It’s about what they do at 3 pm during the 90 minutes. The responsibility is theirs. They have to deli

ver.”