10 | Jack Grealish - 2021/22 Performances

[WallyA]

I've bolded "Sterling does not create like our other players"

Not strictly true. Last season, as well as being 2nd behind Gundog for goals, he was 2nd behind KDB for Assists and Shot Creating Actions.

I was referring to just these 3 games, no references to last season, clean slate for all.

If we refer to last season I'd say his creation is more on speed and less on typical things like through balls and crossing. Still necessary in it's own right but why i like him as a striker more.

 

[Larry Stranger]

I've bolded "Sterling does not create like our other players"

Not strictly true. Last season, as well as being 2nd behind Gundog for goals, he was 2nd behind KDB for Assists and Shot Creating Actions.

The thing with Sterling is that he needs someone to set him into space for him to create. An example is when we played Newcastle and Sterling was on the right. The ball went to KDB, then to Cancelo who slipped a nice pass to put Sterling into a dangerous area. He then cut it back for Gundogan to score. This was also the case a lot when Spanish Dave was playing. Someone who would usually play him into the box for him to be dangerous.

Players like Grealish and Mahrez are more suited wide in isolation for them to create on their own.

 

[MarsLlama]

Foden played more minutes in the Champions League last season than anyone bar Ederson, and I think it's fair to say that competition was our top priority, so I think Pep is pretty convinced at this point

He could easily have played those same minutes without spending half the league season on the bench, though.

 

[Ric]

Love his attitude.

 

[Ric]

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Love his attitude.

I came here to say that I've been impressed with him on the pitch, but really, really impressed with him it off. He's got a great attitude, has been the last player off the pitch giving his shirt and clapping the fans, everyone at the club seems to really like him. Very little entitlement, he's come here to challenge himself, get better, and help the team.

 

[kaz7]

That price tag could drag some players down, it is good to read he is embracing it

 

[skillman]

Love his attitude.

It's just good to read an interview where a player actually expresses what they're feeling rather than being dull.

The FA deserve a fair amount of credit for it IMO for letting them show their true colours on International duty, a lot of the English players seem to have that personality about them nowadays.

 

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

Grealish is a class player - as I expected he would be... not sure why we signed him though as we were very strong already at the positions he can play - and needed obvious upgrades at numerous other positions.

 

[ScottSinclair]

Grealish is a class player - as I expected he would be... not sure why we signed him though as we were very strong already at the positions he can play - and needed obvious upgrades at numerous other positions.

In a season or two, even later this season, you will be very happy that we went out and got him signed when we had the chance

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Grealish is a class player - as I expected he would be... not sure why we signed him though as we were very strong already at the positions he can play - and needed obvious upgrades at numerous other positions.

If you're looking at it in terms of positions, then sure. If you're talking about roles and skillsets, I don't think we have anyone who can do exactly what it is that Jack does

 

[Gumzy97]

Love in the interview how he mentions KDB 3 to 4 times seems like Jack really does idolise him. Especially loved the bit where he says he’s not even hit his peak yet.

 

[super_city_si]

In a season or two, even later this season, you will be very happy that we went out and got him signed when we had the chance

He's only going to get better. Still finding his feet and our rhythm but he'll be dynamite when he does

 

[spiny]

Sane was at his best always fed by David Silva.

Grealish can be a provider as already shown, but will equally become a scorer at City.

 

[sir baconface]

Seems to have a good balance between self-confidence and humility.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

Seems to have a good balance between self-confidence and humility.

Thought the exact same thing. Clearly believes in himself but also knows his job is to help the team win.

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

Some didnt understand why we were signing him, well watch his contribution in the back 2 back 5-0 victories and pay attention to how he faces his markers up

No fear, will drive at one or two markers and actually beat them

He is what we were missing out wide since Sane departed - not just the ability to link up well but have that quality to produce something special

 

[mccity]

Special talent. 100m will seem cheap soon enough

 

[Manchester_lalala]

He’s the sort of player that you only appreciate how good of a player he is when you watch him every week. Created so many goal scoring chances tonight.

 

[alexmcity]

He's brilliant. Can't wait to watch him playing with Foden and Kevin. They will destroy defences for fun.