I posted a couple of weeks ago in this thread about not being convinced yet on Grealish and that thought still remains. What I have seen recently is that in my opinion he could be much more effective in a more central role. I think he’s a bit predictable for full backs, they know he wants to cut inside and he doesn’t really have the blistering pace to go on the outside, so if the full back physically matches him he’s not got too many options hence we see a number of simple passes inside or back to Cancelo.
With more passing options open to him centrally, the chance to play little intricate passes, the ability to pass a defender either side if he can square them up, aswell as his shooting ability, I just think puts more doubt in the defenders minds as to what he’s going to do. He does have quality, just not sure we’re making the most of it just yet, though I’m sure Pep has a grand plan.