Pep Guardiola Claims England Ignored Manchester City Regarding Grealish's Fitness
- Pep Guardiola indicated that Jack Grealish is not fit to play in Manchester City's match against Brighton.
- England's interim head coach Lee Carsley included Grealish in the national team despite Guardiola's concerns.
- Guardiola highlighted that England did not consult Manchester City regarding Grealish's fitness before the selection.
Pep Guardiola expressed his belief that the England national team did not consult with Manchester City's medical staff regarding Jack Grealish’s fitness before selecting him for the squad. This statement followed the announcement by interim head coach Lee Carsley that Grealish had been called up to the national team. Although Grealish trained for two days prior to the selection, Guardiola emphasized that he is not fit for Manchester City's upcoming match against Brighton. He referenced Grealish's injury setbacks and lack of consistent training as reasons for his unavailability for the game. Guardiola also mentioned that the decision to call up Grealish lies with the England management, clarifying that he supports Grealish's desire to join the national team despite his fitness issues.