That’s the crux for me too mate, I’m not digging out Jack, I like him. It’s just pretty obvious there’s some shit going on and at the end of the day City comes first for me come what may, players don’t last here when they irritate Pep.How anyone can honestly think Pep is not annoyed with him is beyond me, and I am a big Jack fan. Sounds like there might be one or two player problems. I hope Pep signs up for the rebuild and ships out those that don’t want to be here. His quote midweek about those players who want to follow, will follow. Go on Pep sign up and ship out those that don’t want to be here.
I assume that the England team have the basic details of both injuries and didn't call up Stones because based on that information they don't think he'll be fit to play, and did call up Grealish because based on that information they do think he'll be fit to play."But mostly annoyed that he/our medical team didn't get the chance to tell England not to call him up?" wasnt a problem with stones who did not get called up and is injured?
I assume that the England team have the basic details of both injuries and didn't call up Stones because based on that information they don't think he'll be fit to play, and did call up Grealish because based on that information they do think he'll be fit to play.
Pep's not going to have a problem with England assuming John's injury rules him out without asking for more information or input from the club, because the outcome of that is John stays in the care of City's medical team, maximising his chances of speedy recovery (and John might be a bit annoyed to miss the call-up, but ultimately pretty secure in his place in future England squads, so not making a fuss about this one).
But Pep probably does have a problem with England assuming that Jack will be fit to play based on limited information and without seeking out further details from the club, because the outcome is the risk of an injury setback and he knows that, like most or maybe all of our players, Jack's not going to turn down a call-up if it comes.
I hadn't heard that. Could definitely be a source of some difficult conversations if Pep's understandably tried to convince him to skip the camp again.Grealish apparently listened to Pep in March and gave up his spot in that national call up.
Did not do him good did it?
Agree with this. When he’s had a hot streak Jacks been brilliant but these periods ebb and flow too much for me given the size of his fee. And despite the obvious control he offers we need more than 3 or 4 goals and a few assists a season from our wide players.How anyone can honestly think Pep is not annoyed with him is beyond me, and I am a big Jack fan. Sounds like there might be one or two player problems. I hope Pep signs up for the rebuild and ships out those that don’t want to be here. His quote midweek about those players who want to follow, will follow. Go on Pep sign up and ship out those that don’t want to be here.
Pep's priority is City so of course he won't be happy but with his extensive management experience and having been a player himself he will know that country over club is more common than the reverse.So country before club then, manager will be pissed off as will a lot of fans
Pep's priority is City so of course he won't be happy but with his extensive management experience and having been a player himself he will know that country over club is more common than the reverse.
This is not a weird Jack Grealish quirk. Pretty much all of them want to represent their countries at every opportunity.
When Jack Grealish transferred it was reported that one of the major reasons was to gain a better position in the national team. He was treated horribly by Southgate. Three seasons later we have not heard for once Pep said anything backing him against Southgate no matter he is in form or not. Pep did speak for Rico Foden and other England lads from time to time.Pep's priority is City so of course he won't be happy but with his extensive management experience and having been a player himself he will know that country over club is more common than the reverse.
This is not a weird Jack Grealish quirk. Pretty much all of them want to represent their countries at every opportunity.