10 | Jack Grealish - 2023/24

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Another one out there today (alongside Rodri, Bernardo, Alvarez, Kovacic, Gvardiol, Ake) who needed to be right up for a scrap and rose to the challenge. Got a bit lucky with the finish but it doesn't matter really, they all count. Pleased that this time his crucial goal ended up winning the game. Would have been two winners in a row if we'd not squandered it against Spurs.
 
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applejuice said:
No I disagree. He can hold the ball in the middle which we desperately needed in the previous matches. Some of the pass were good some might not be that inspiring but don't forget this is probably the first time he plays in the middle for quite a long time.

That Grealish move and pass to Alvarez in the first half was also elite. Should get an assist.
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Indeed, we are yet to drop a point in any game he's started this season, I believe the control he offers is vastly underrated
 
I wonder why we don’t try him RW at least. He’s probably most like Mahrez in slowing things down and retaining possession and quite frankly his cut inside shot is useless as it’s blocked almost all of the time. I’d love for him to stretch the other wide and maybe take it to the goal line on his very preferred right foot
 
Lauz9888 said:
So pleased for him to have scored the winner. Easy to see how much it meant to him.

He benefits so much from the freedom to come just a little bit infield.
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So true, the only thing lacking in his game is regular goals, he telegraphs his intentions so much when he is shooting.

Would love to see him just instinctively hit the ball and take a chance, he can hit a ball when he wants and could and probably should be contributing far, far more in terms of goals.

But a player with big personality, perfect for games where the crowd and opponents are aggressive.
 
Keeper! said:
So true, the only thing lacking in his game is regular goals, he telegraphs his intentions so much when he is shooting.

Would love to see him just instinctively hit the ball and take a chance, he can hit a ball when he wants and could and probably should be contributing far, far more in terms of goals.

But a player with big personality, perfect for games where the crowd and opponents are aggressive.
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The frustrating thing is that I think his instincts are generally pretty good. It's not like he's trained himself to think his way out of constant mad wayward shots or anything - when he does try something first time it's usually a decent idea.

But he's talked before about Pep telling him to take extra touches etc. and I think that plan sticks in his head, the idea of the priority being to keep possession above all else, especially early in matches. He's a player who keeps turning the screw on grinding the opponent down, and in doing that he balances out the rest of our attacking players, who are mostly much more risk-taking. It stops the team going too gung ho (and thus being more exposed to counter attacks, which are our weakness).

I also think he's suffered from years of rhetoric, especially in the context of the national team, that he's a wild, uncontrollable maverick (Southgate justifying not playing him by expressing a doubt that he could sacrifice his own style in order to fit in with the team tactics) when he's not that at all, he's a selfless and coachable team player who does what he can to enforce the system. It's just that the system when he was at Villa was "give it to Jack and he'll do what he thinks will work".
 
When Doku and Haaland are back and Stones fully ready for his hybrid role alongside Rodri, I would love to see a midfield of Doku - Grealish - Foden - Bernardo behind Haaland for a couple of games. We will have a good mix of control and creativity.
 
Akira said:
Good performance. 2 goals in 2, hopefully he keeps the productivity rolling. Could have notched a superb assist too if not for Alvarez botching the finish.
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Its a big if still, but I think he's learnt that he needs to get in those positions more (instead of waiting on the edge of the box) to score these type of goals. Augurs well.
 
HoneyMonster89 said:
He was a bit lucky with the goal. It wasn't the cleanest strike. Kaminski will be disappointed.

If he could improve his goals tally, that would be a big boost. City need more goal threats outside of Haaland and Álvarez.

He should be aiming to score 8-10 goals.
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His finishing isn't great lets be honest. Reminded me of his goal at Arsenal last season, poor contact but somehow managed to beat the keeper.

Still, 2 goals in 2 outings, should do his confidence in front of goal the world of good.
 
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The value of Jack is that he always plays for the team, always determined to assist..

Maybe that's because he is not that sure with his finishing skills and tries to overcompensate that with this approach, but doesn't matter, when you have player like Haaland - that's something you need in a team..

Against Luton I would prefer player like Doku, cause if Haaland isn't available, you need more direct attackers, who have individual abilities to create chances and score..

But when Haaland is available, i prefer Jack as a LW than Doku, cause someone has got to feed the beast and Doku is more direct and concentrated on his goals, than creating chances for Haaland..
 
Gabriel said:
Thought he was jolly good today. Excellent touch and willingness to get on the ball. Should have struck first time in the opening half but was good to see him in the middle, too. Clearly been given licence to drift inside and allow Gvardiol to attack up the flank. Need more such in the coming weeks.
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I like it when Pep picks Bernie and Jack on that left hand side, like at the swamp. They seem to have a great understanding, but I also like Doku on that side as well. Decisions, decisions.
 
mancityscot said:
His finishing isn't great lets be honest. Reminded me of his goal at Arsenal last season, poor contact but somehow managed to beat the keeper.

Still, 2 goals in 2 outings, should do his confidence in front of goal the world of good.
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He's been a bit unlucky in front of goal at times so good to see him scoring. Doesn't matter how they go in and as you say will give him confidence and hopefully sees him continue to get into those positions to score more often. If he comes in off the wing to the back post he'll get plenty of chances.
 
DATOIA said:
The value of Jack is that he always plays for the team, always determined to assist..

Maybe that's because he is not that sure with his finishing skills and tries to overcompensate that with this approach, but doesn't matter, when you have player like Haaland - that's something you need in a team..

Against Luton I would prefer player like Doku, cause if Haaland isn't available, you need more direct attackers, who have individual abilities to create chances and score..

But when Haaland is available, i prefer Jack as a LW than Doku, cause someone has got to feed the beast and Doku is more direct and concentrated on his goals, than creating chances for Haaland..
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"Doku is more direct and concentrated on his goals, than creating chances for Haaland.."

Not sure your serious!
 
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