Grealish played a total of 1108 minutes of football this season for City, with an average of just over 50 minutes per match despite its 22 appearances in all competitions. The English international is relegated to the background by Guardiola, Savinho and Jeremy Doku being preferred on the left wing. The Catalan tactrician apologized to the 29 -year -old for his lack of playing time.
Asked about Grenish, Guardiola told the media:
“I'm really sorry that he doesn't have the minutes he deserves. But (in) the final, the contributions of Jeremy or Savinho were enormous this season, that's the only reason. It is not personal, or (that) I don't like Jack, or that I don't trust him.
“Of course, when you play one player for more minutes than another, you have more confidence (in him) at the moment. But I know his qualities, it's just for the fact that for the impact of Savinho. This is the first season (from Savinho); Its impact in terms of goals and assists, the last match at Arsenal made an incredible step forward defensively and in difficult duels. And that's why. »»
Guardiola confessing
With a number of recruitments and players who come back from injuries, Guardiola's puzzle in terms of selection has increased a lot. However, the former manager of FC Barcelona said that it was up to him to determine who should begin, as he added: “The manager must sometimes select one player rather than another, not only because you don't like the other, but because a player can bring you at a certain time of the season, at the moment, something better. No more than that.
“And of course, I make mistakes and maybe he should play in other games, or maybe players who play should not, but it's my world, my life, and it is necessary accept it. My work is my work, and I have to do what I think, and I try to be honest with myself. »»
