Man City news: Kevin de Bruyne has claimed that being an English player playing in the Premier League plays a role in the constant scrutiny over Jack Grealish’s performance for the club.
Grealish has often come under intense criticism following his move to Manchester City from Aston Villa in the summer of 2021. The 27-year-old has often failed to live up to the high standards expected of him since joining. joined Man City.
Grealish recently came under fire after he failed to impress during Man City’s 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. The England international also recently admitted that he needs to start performing the way he did, earning him a move to Man City.
Grealish responded to criticism on the pitch with a goal for Man City in their 3-0 win over Wolves in the Premier League. He scored Man City’s first goal of the game, just a minute into the game, finishing off a delightful Kevin de Bruyne delivery.
Man City News: Grealish was treated unfairly because he’s English, says Kevin de Bruyne
De Bruyne has insisted that Grealish has been treated unfairly for being an English player. He pointed out that there is more focus on English players and that what they do outside of football also becomes news.
“Yes. It’s not about football. Outside of football, the focus is more on them. [England players]. I understand because they are English and people tend to look more [at] what’s going on,” De Bruyne said.
He added: “I feel like foreign players, for example, if you have a night out, we don’t really get checked that often. Whereas I feel that if an English player comes out, he is always somewhere in the media. I think people are also taking this into account. What he does in private life that he does, no one should care, but people do.”
He also said that the things to be expected from Aston Villa, Grealish’s former team, and Man City are different. De Bruyne noted that Man City are expected to win every game, while Aston Villa are not.
He added that Grealish has had to adapt to changing standards and expectations.
Meanwhile, Grealish has so far appeared in six games for Manchester City in the 22/23 season. He had gone without a goal or an assist in his five games for the Premier League champions this season. However, he ended that drought when he scored for them in their win over Wolves.
Man City have had a good start in the 22/23 season
Meanwhile, Man City are off to a relatively good start to their 22/23 campaign. They are second in the Premier League points table, behind only league leaders Arsenal.
Man City have 17 points from their first seven games in the Premier League. They are one point behind Arsenal.
