Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has suggested that criticism of Jack Grealish is unfair, claiming that the England international is finally showing why the Blues paid £100million to sign him.
Grealish arrived at the Etihad Stadium from Aston Villa in the summer of 2021, but the 27-year-old has struggled for goals and assists since joining City. The attacker has registered just seven goals and seven assists in 60 appearances, but has looked much-improved so far this term.
Pep Guardiola has consistently backed Grealish since his move two years ago, and the player will be desperate to start in the Manchester derby on Saturday afternoon. The former Aston Villa man has formed a good partnership with Erling Haaland following the Norwegian's arrival in the summer, with the pair combining for two goals this campaign.
