10 | Jack Grealish - 2023/24

[bluebc]

 

[OB1]

What I notice more is players who get a lot of praise but give the ball away or lose it with a stupid flick or a poor pass! Grealish gave the ball away once or twice! Trent Maddison lost the ball in dangerous positions!

One of the reasons Pep loves him: he doesn't lose much possession. Jack the Lad is actually a very sensible player.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

One of the reasons Pep loves him: he doesn't lose much possession. Jack the Lad is actually a very sensible player.

This is even more important for England as we aren’t as good. Keeping the ball means we don’t concede!

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Totally agree. Technically better than Arjen Robben, Leroy Sane, Sadio Mane, Franck Ribery, Neymar, Quaresma, Son, George Finidi.

But perhaps not better than Mahrez. No one could trap a ball like Mahrez.

 

[WallyA]

I dont know if Grealish can adapt to this or if its possible, but Id like to see what he can do in our interior midfield role playing next to a Doku for example.

Its different from the wing in that you need more 360 spatial awareness but his current playstyle makes it seem like he is suited for it.

This way he can be a bit flexible like Foden in playing in more attacking positions, I think other than Haaland, Grealish is the only attacker that can only play in 1 spot.

 

[Dax777]

Totally agree. Technically better than Arjen Robben, Leroy Sane, Sadio Mane, Franck Ribery, Neymar, Quaresma, Son, George Finidi.

Not George Finidi. I draw the line at George :)

 

[Keeper!]

Grealish is from a technical point of view, the best winger I have ever seen in my lifetime together with Luis Figo.

 

[supercity88]

What I notice more is players who get a lot of praise but give the ball away or lose it with a stupid flick or a poor pass! Grealish gave the ball away once or twice! Trent Maddison lost the ball in dangerous positions!

He's so good at retaining the ball under pressure. I would have liked to see him be a bit more dynamic, but with Rodri back in the side he can do what he usually does. Doku offers the direct running and trickery, but will lose the ball more often and Grealish will be more consistent at keeping the ball and looking to manipulate space. Grealish has the ability to up his goal/assist output. He just needs to work on mixing his play up a bit more, but Doku being hot on his heels will help.

 

[heslops barnet]

But perhaps not better than Mahrez. No one could trap a ball like Mahrez.

Never seen any player in my lifetime that could trap a ball like ffs, sublime

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Never seen any player in my lifetime that could trap a ball like ffs, sublime

Bernardo is very, very close to it. Otherwise, that's it.