Guardiola Confirms Potential Comeback for Grealish at Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has hinted at the possibility of Jack Grealish returning to Manchester City after his successful loan period at Everton. Grealish, who joined Everton in August, has had a significant impact since the move.
Grealish’s Loan Success
Initially struggling for playing time at Manchester City, the England international has shown his capabilities on the field with Everton. Guardiola acknowledged Grealish’s improvement, stating, “I think he has a contract for one more year with us. The important thing is he is back.”
While Grealish cannot play against his parent club on Saturday, he continues to influence matches decisively. “He is a massive influence in the Everton games,” Guardiola added.
Guardiola’s Confidence in Haaland
Meanwhile, Guardiola expressed confidence in Erling Haaland’s performance. The striker has maintained exceptional form, scoring 21 goals in just 12 appearances for both Manchester City and Norway this season. His impressive record includes:
- Five goals against Moldova in September.
- A hat trick against Israel, aiding Norway’s World Cup qualification efforts.
- 12 goals for Manchester City this season alone.
Haaland’s Impact at Manchester City
Haaland’s only scoreless game for City this season was against Tottenham in September. In total, he has netted 136 goals since transferring from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. Guardiola remarked on Haaland’s influence, saying, “He’s a top-class player. There are few players in world football who make the difference, and he’s one of them.”
Future Outlook
Guardiola believes Haaland is currently in the best shape of his career. He remarked, “He feels really good, and his performance levels are outstanding.” However, the manager noted that fluctuations in performance are natural. He stated, “It’s impossible to sustain that, but I will be there… We always have to sustain each other in bad moments.”
