“Their two important players are injured again. They are at risk of loosing the Derby”- Pep Guardiola provides bad news for Manchester City fans ahead of the Manchester Derby! 😞 Good news for Man United fans😄
Manchester City’s head coach, Pep Guardiola, has confirmed that Jack Grealish will miss their upcoming showdown against Manchester United on Sunday, March 3rd.
The City team is gearing up to face their local rivals at the Etihad Stadium in what promises to be an electrifying Premier League encounter. However, they will have to navigate this crucial fixture without the services of Grealish. The midfielder picked up an injury during City’s recent FA Cup fifth-round clash against Luton Town, where he was substituted in the 38th minute of their 6-2 triumph.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Manchester derby, Guardiola disclosed that Grealish sustained a hamstring injury, expressing uncertainty about his return date: “Jack Grealish will not be fit for this weekend. He’s out. When he will come back, I don’t know.”
When quizzed about Grealish’s potential availability for England’s upcoming matches during the March international break, Guardiola hinted at a bleak outlook: “No. I need to speak with [England manager] Gareth [Southgate], I think he will not be fit. He has to recover well. He has had a setback, he has to recover well so we can use him as much as possible.”
Grealish’s premature exit from the Luton Town game visibly disappointed him. Guardiola addressed the situation, acknowledging life’s setbacks and the importance of overcoming them: “Yes, he doesn’t have an alternative. Setbacks in life are always there, it’s how you overcome them.”
This season has presented challenges for Grealish in terms of performance compared to his usual standards, with the midfielder registering just three goals and two assists in 27 appearances for Manchester City across various competitions.
