Statistically he's actually been very good, but it hasn't translated into end products yet. He has the most key passes per 90 and dribbles per 90 in the team, and unsurprisingly wins the most free kicks too. And by a long way for most of those. And defensively, he's made the 6th most tackles per 90 too. To me, he's an incredibly creative player in a team that's struggling to finish at the moment.Why would Pep be playing Grealish so consistently if he wasn't playing well in his eyes?
Could he be doing more? Probably, but any issues at this stage are almost certainly due to inexperience (in this specific team) rather than inability.
Oh Lord, I give up!
Tell me…WHAT WAS HE BROUGHT HERE FOR?
His tackling? His tracking back? Maybe his corners? His hair band?
He was brought to a club that usually scores goals for fun (and needs outlets to help create those goals) and chip in his fair share. If you think he was brought into an ATTACKING POSITION on this team for ANYTHING other than creative (read: Goals and assists) output, then I’m not sure I can help you.
Haha :) great responseOh Lord, I give up!
Tell me…WHAT WAS HE BROUGHT HERE FOR?
His tackling? His tracking back? Maybe his corners? His hair band?
He was brought to a club that usually scores goals for fun (and needs outlets to help create those goals) and chip in his fair share. If you think he was brought into an ATTACKING POSITION on this team for ANYTHING other than creative (read: Goals and assists) output, then I’m not sure I can help you.
And another good answer :)I'll be glad to explain it to you, first of all for your information being a creative player doesn't mean just scoring goals and giving assist.
Grealish last season at Villa scored 6 goals and had 10 assists in 26 games played , does that sound impressive to you ?
His impressive stats last season were others, 3.1 key paases per game (only Kevin had more in the PL 3.2), 70 chances created from open play (only Bruno Fernandes had more 77 but he also played more games than Jack) , 2.88 chances created from open play per game (best in the PL), 83.3% pass success (better than Kevin , Bruno Fernandes and many other players).
He has great accuracy in passing, he can retain possession , he has a great ability to pick up a pass and create a chance, he is intelligent on AND off the ball, he can dribble past players, he can win you set pieces , penalty kicks, he can carry the ball and create chances , get players on him and free up space for his teammates so on.
He can play up front, he can play as a winger , as an attacking midfielder.
Overall he is a Pep kind of player , that js why we paid 100 mil for him and that is why he has started in every game so far.
So you see theres more to football than goals and assists.
Not seen him be much more effective at driving into the box and going past defenders in dangerous positions to be honest so far. Obviously a much better technical player and very easy on the eye. Sure he’ll improve as he’s got a lot of ability but not sure put left we’ll see the best of him. Only one real top left sided attacking player at the club and that is Foden.Grealish seems to play left wing mostly - same as Sterling.
Grealish drives to the box on the left same as Sterling with a bit more effectiveness.
I like Grealish but so too do I like Sterling - these players both seem very similar to me.
Tilting at windmills. We know he's a good player. But is he more effective than Sterling or Foden on the left.I'll be glad to explain it to you, first of all for your information being a creative player doesn't mean just scoring goals and giving assist.
Grealish last season at Villa scored 6 goals and had 10 assists in 26 games played , does that sound impressive to you ?
His impressive stats last season were others, 3.1 key paases per game (only Kevin had more in the PL 3.2), 70 chances created from open play (only Bruno Fernandes had more 77 but he also played more games than Jack) , 2.88 chances created from open play per game (best in the PL), 83.3% pass success (better than Kevin , Bruno Fernandes and many other players).
He has great accuracy in passing, he can retain possession , he has a great ability to pick up a pass and create a chance, he is intelligent on AND off the ball, he can dribble past players, he can win you set pieces , penalty kicks, he can carry the ball and create chances , get players on him and free up space for his teammates so on.
He can play up front, he can play as a winger , as an attacking midfielder.
Overall he is a Pep kind of player , that js why we paid 100 mil for him and that is why he has started in every game so far.
So you see theres more to football than goals and assists.
Fuck me!I'll be glad to explain it to you, first of all for your information being a creative player doesn't mean just scoring goals and giving assist.
Grealish last season at Villa scored 6 goals and had 10 assists in 26 games played , does that sound impressive to you ?
His impressive stats last season were others, 3.1 key paases per game (only Kevin had more in the PL 3.2), 70 chances created from open play (only Bruno Fernandes had more 77 but he also played more games than Jack) , 2.88 chances created from open play per game (best in the PL), 83.3% pass success (better than Kevin , Bruno Fernandes and many other players).
He has great accuracy in passing, he can retain possession , he has a great ability to pick up a pass and create a chance, he is intelligent on AND off the ball, he can dribble past players, he can win you set pieces , penalty kicks, he can carry the ball and create chances , get players on him and free up space for his teammates so on.
He can play up front, he can play as a winger , as an attacking midfielder.
Overall he is a Pep kind of player , that js why we paid 100 mil for him and that is why he has started in every game so far.
So you see theres more to football than goals and assists.
Fuck me!
You just tried to school me by using the word “chances” about 10 times!
WTF?
I feel like I’ve forgotten more about football than your stat laden response and circular arguments have convinced me you know!
Ever been in a dressing room with REAL TALK, not the City TV Bullshit?! I grew up in them!
You have a nice weekend figuring out what “chances” in a Villa team and “chances” in a City team means.
You’re super smart at quoting stats, though. Well done!!
Is Grealish now taking over as the "player to divide opinion" now that Sterling is on his way out ? ;)
When we as a team play without a striker, ALL the players have to contribute in terms of goals, particularly the midfield and forwards.I'll be glad to explain it to you, first of all for your information being a creative player doesn't mean just scoring goals and giving assist.
Grealish last season at Villa scored 6 goals and had 10 assists in 26 games played , does that sound impressive to you ?
His impressive stats last season were others, 3.1 key paases per game (only Kevin had more in the PL 3.2), 70 chances created from open play (only Bruno Fernandes had more 77 but he also played more games than Jack) , 2.88 chances created from open play per game (best in the PL), 83.3% pass success (better than Kevin , Bruno Fernandes and many other players).
He has great accuracy in passing, he can retain possession , he has a great ability to pick up a pass and create a chance, he is intelligent on AND off the ball, he can dribble past players, he can win you set pieces , penalty kicks, he can carry the ball and create chances , get players on him and free up space for his teammates so on.
He can play up front, he can play as a winger , as an attacking midfielder.
Overall he is a Pep kind of player , that js why we paid 100 mil for him and that is why he has started in every game so far.
So you see theres more to football than goals and assists.
And you're smart at ignoring facts just so you can complain about the lad. You probably aren't that impressed with Pep so far as our team doesn't have players to score 30 goals a season which seems to be what you want to see , apparently. Our team has players that work their asses off to press, keep possession and create chances while we score with a lot of our players , that is why our goal tally is high.Fuck me!
You just tried to school me by using the word “chances” about 10 times!
WTF?
I feel like I’ve forgotten more about football than your stat laden response and circular arguments have convinced me you know!
Ever been in a dressing room with REAL TALK, not the City TV Bullshit?! I grew up in them!
You have a nice weekend figuring out what “chances” in a Villa team and “chances” in a City team means.
You’re super smart at quoting stats, though. Well done!!
let me repeat myself for the 100th time, our top scorers are Jesus and Torres with 2 goals , Grealish has 1. Why are we pointing him out , because he's new ?When we as a team play without a striker, ALL the players have to contribute in terms of goals, particularly the midfield and forwards.
Grealish is a very good player but to become a respected and great player he HAS to significantly up his goal threat and goal tally.
Because he never looks like scoring and the same when he was at Villa and his biggest weakness.let me repeat myself for the 100th time, our top scorers are Jesus and Torres with 2 goals , Grealish has 1. Why are we pointing him out , because he's new ?
It's Marv :)can't tell if this comment is just a joke or an actual opinion
This almost definitely happens with every single set of fans in football.Is Grealish now taking over as the "player to divide opinion" now that Sterling is on his way out ? ;)
Only Jesus, Ederson, and Dias have hit the ground running under Pep. Kolorov was really good at centre half under Pep too.Jack will eventually find his perfect position in this team at the moment he is doing well, not brilliant but well, but how many players can you name who have come into a Pep City side and slotted in perfectly. He has done better than most, he will learn from Pep this season and will be a massive asset to this club.