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Jack Grealish has already heard bitter words from England's national team coach Thomas Tuchel.
The England national team announced the list of call-ups for the March A match on the 14th (Korea time). The call-up was the first players to be selected since Tuchel was appointed, so it received a lot of attention. All existing England players, including Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham and Kyle Walker, were selected, but Grealish was excluded again this time.
Tuchel himself revealed why he did not select Grealish. He added "Grealish can act like glue on the team. Young players and veteran players like Grealish, and it's easy to get close to him. However, national team members also have responsibility outside the stadium. It's not ideal for Grealish to be in front of the newspaper and the public."
This is an indirect point about Grealish's private life. Grealish is a player who has had frequent privacy controversies since his days at Aston Villa. It hasn't changed much since moving to Manchester City. If Grealish is performing well, it won't be a big problem if there is a controversy, but Grealish has been playing soccer well recently.
Even after last season, when Grealish began to fall into a severe slump, privacy issues have not stopped. Grealish spent the summer enjoying only drinks and parties after being left out of the England squad at Euro 2024 last summer, sparking controversy. It's not just that. Recently, Grealish was also seen drinking until late after the game and playing until dawn at the club.
Tuchel wanted to improve Grealish's appearance outside the stadium. Of course, external factors were not the only reasons for excluding Grealish. "It may not be Grealish's fault alone. Media willing to write articles about it, willing to open it up to the public. Everyone has a cell phone in their pocket, not just you. Players are famous and popular figures. I think this could happen, but it's not ideal. We want him to be calmer. Of course, this is not the only reason except Grealish. I made the decision with football."
Tuchel continued "I love Grealish. I love everything about him. I love character and quality. He's courageous, he can beat the heat, and he's not afraid of the whistle when he has the ball. He is a player who can contribute 100% to our team. But Grealish simply doesn't have a rhythm, and himself, I agree 100% with this. Anthony Gordon and Marcus Rashford are further ahead in the Grealish position."
Grealish is having difficulty securing a position in Manchester City as well as the English national team. Manchester City has already reportedly written Grealish's name on the killing team. Grealish's future is getting dark.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
