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‘What Can I Do?’ – Jack Grealish Hits Back After Being Left Out of Manchester City’s Club World Cup Squad

Jack Grealish’s omission from Man City's Club World Cup squad has intensified speculation about his future at the Etihad.

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Jack Grealish has hit back at criticism surrounding his omission from Manchester City’s 35-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. The former Aston Villa star took to Instagram to defend his recent performances in a pointed response to a fan. The England international has endured a disappointing season at the Etihad.

He has started just seven Premier League games and made a total of 32 appearances across all competitions, scoring three goals and providing five assists in the process. Reports of Grealish being left out of Pep Guardiola’s squad for the summer tournament sparked debate online, with one fan suggesting the decision was “justified” due to the England winger’s form this past season.

Jack Grealish Hits Back

Grealish didn’t hold back. In a reply on Instagram, the 28-year-old responded with sarcasm, highlighting his recent goal contributions. “Haha I’ve been bad lately?” Grealish wrote in reply to one comment, before pointing out, “Scored three goals in my last three appearances over 45 mins but okie dokie love x.”

The Manchester City winger didn’t stop there. In a follow-up comment, Grealish addressed remarks made by former Aston Villa teammate Gabriel Agbonlahor on talkSPORT, sarcastically asking: “What u want me to do, score a hatty in 20?”

Jack Grealish letting his feelings be known on Instagram today… 😳 pic.twitter.com/nDe4qwDmTj
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) June 5, 2025

Meanwhile, City are preparing for the Club World Cup in the United States. Grealish’s omission from the traveling group has intensified speculation about his future at the Etihad, with rumours swirling about a potential transfer during the summer window.

Jack Grealish has been left out of Man City's FIFA Club World Cup squad as they are looking to sell him this transfer window, according to the Telegraph 👀 pic.twitter.com/9zuNh7NPnF
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) June 4, 2025

Jack Grealish was also an unused substitute during Manchester City’s 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final. Guardiola has increasingly turned to other options on the flanks, including Phil Foden, Savinho, Jeremy Doku, and Omar Marmoush. All of these players have played more regularly than Grealish in recent months.

Manchester City signed Jack Grealish for a then-British record fee of £100 million from Aston Villa in 2021. The winger still has two years remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium. Grealish was also excluded from Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad. With the summer transfer window approaching and uncertainty rising around Grealish’s future at City, it remains to be seen what the future holds for the former Aston Villa star.

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