Manager of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has challenged Jack Grealish to work hard and earn his spot in the team’s starting lineup. He urged the midfielder to regain the impressive form he showed during the club’s historic treble-winning season.In the 2022-23 season, Grealish played 50 matches, scoring five goals and providing 11 assists, contributing to City’s triumph in the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup.

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This season, however, the 29-year-old England international has struggled to make an impact. His recent performance saw him left on the bench during City’s 4-1 victory over West Ham United, with Brazilian player Savinho taking his place in the starting lineup."Savinho is in better shape and everything than Jack, and that's why I played Savinho," Guardiola told reporters.

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treble? Yeah, I want it, but I try to be honest with myself for that. They have to fight. You can say it's unfair."If you think that, then it's fine, but you have to prove [to me], 'Okay, I'm going to fight with Savinho, to deserve to play in that position', every single day, every single week and every single month."Grealish, who also spent a spell on the sidelines this season due to injury, has made just six starts for City in the league.

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"Two weeks ago, he was injured and he needs rhythm, and to play, but players need training," Guardiola said."I don't have any doubt about the quality of Jack or any of these players. They would not be here [otherwise]."I know that he can do it because I saw him. I saw his level and I want that, every single training session and every single game."City next host fourth-tier side Salford City in the FA Cup on Jan. 11.

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