Man City Star Under Fire for Disappointing International Performance

Criticism Mounts as Grealish Fails to Impress

Manchester City's Jack Grealish has faced intense criticism following his underwhelming performances for England during the recent international break. The 27-year-old winger, who joined City for a record-breaking £100 million in 2021, has struggled to replicate his club form at international level.

Gareth Southgate's decision to start Grealish in both of England's Nations League matches against Italy and Germany raised eyebrows, given his recent lack of playing time for City. The winger has started just one Premier League game this season and has been criticized for his lack of impact when he has been on the pitch.

Poor Showings in England Shirt

Grealish's performances for England have been particularly disappointing. Against Italy, he failed to create any chances and was replaced at halftime. In the loss to Germany, he was again ineffective, losing possession on several occasions and failing to provide any attacking threat.

Fans and pundits alike have expressed their frustration at Grealish's lack of impact. Former England international Paul Scholes said: "I don't think he's doing enough for his club or his country. He's not getting into the areas where he can hurt the opposition."

Pressure Mounts on Southgate

Grealish's poor form has also put pressure on Southgate, who has been criticized for his decision to start the winger. Some believe that Southgate should have opted for more in-form players, such as Bukayo Saka or Phil Foden.

Southgate has defended his selection, saying that he believes Grealish has the potential to be a key player for England. However, the manager will be under increasing pressure to improve results if Grealish continues to struggle.

Conclusion

Jack Grealish's poor international performances have been a major disappointment for both the player and England fans. The winger has failed to justify his selection and is now facing mounting criticism. Southgate will need to find a way to get Grealish firing if England are to have a successful World Cup campaign.