Pep Guardiola Criticizes Lee Carsley for Ignoring Jack Grealish's Injury Status
- Pep Guardiola is frustrated with the England national team for calling up Jack Grealish despite his ongoing hamstring injury.
- Grealish has not played for Manchester City in three weeks and trained lightly before the call-up.
- Guardiola disagrees with the England team's assessment of Grealish's fitness and highlights the lack of communication.
Recently, Pep Guardiola expressed his frustration regarding Jack Grealish's call-up for the England national team. Grealish, who has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury for three weeks, has not played for Manchester City during that period. Guardiola confirmed that Grealish will miss an upcoming match against Brighton after only light training sessions. Despite this, Grealish aims to join the England squad, causing concerns for Guardiola regarding the player's fitness. Guardiola stated that he was not consulted about Grealish's condition before the England call-up, emphasizing the lack of communication between Manchester City and the England coaching staff. While FA sources claim they did check with City's medical team, Guardiola was left bemused by the approach of interim manager Lee Carsley. The manager expressed skepticism about the England team’s assessment of the player's fitness. Guardiola made it clear that while he respects the England team's choice, he disagrees with their decision, arguing that Grealish is not fit to contribute to the national squad. The ongoing situation raises questions about the collaboration and communication between club and national team managers regarding player selections. With Guardiola's contract expiring in the summer, this incident complicates the landscape of his future at Manchester City amidst rumors and speculations surrounding his position.