Manchester City star Jack Grealish has hit back at social media trolls after Pep Guardiola's latest decision.
Back in 2021, Grealish completed a record £100 million move from Aston Villa to City.
Since moving to the Etihad Stadium, the 29-year-old has largely struggled to nail down a regular starting spot in Guardiola's starting XI.
In total, Grealish has only managed 17 goals in 157 appearances across all competitions.
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However, the Englishman did play a big role in City's treble-winning season.
This week, it was reported that Grealish will not be included in City's squad for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
Matt Law from The Telegraph reported that Grealish is set to be left out of City's Club World Cup squad.
He is not expected to be part of the travelling party, with City said to be willing to let the England international move on after four seasons.
On the back of the latest development, former Villa man Gabby Agbonlahor said on talkSPORT: "I think towards the end of the season, it felt to me like it got a bit personal.
"Bringing on a young kid for his debut in the FA Cup final when you're chasing a goal, when you've got someone who's had the career Jack's had just seemed a bit odd."
He added: "That seemed a bit personal to me. Like a last little dig to get you out, to upset you and to want you to move.
"But we've seen this before from Pep. Pep can be ruthless at times if he feels that you're not part of his future plans, he will get rid of you."
In the comments section on Instagram, Grealish wrote: "What u want me to do score a hatty in 20?"
After a fan wrote: "Dude jack is been bad lately and I’m not surprised Pep did that," Grealish responded with: "haha I’ve been bad lately? Scored 3 goals in my last 3 appearances over 45 mins but okie dokie love x."
Towards the end of the 24/25 season, Guardiola spoke about Grealish.
The City boss said: "Of course, Jack has to play. He’s an unbelievable player that has to play football every three days. It didn’t happen this season and last season either. He needs to do it, with us or another place. It’s a question for Jack, his agent and the club. If he stays it will be fine and he will fight like he fought from day one to make a contribution, but not today.
“It’s nothing personal with Jack. I’m the person who fought for him to come here and the person who fought for him to stay here this season. I’m the one who said I want Jack Grealish. What happens in the future is a job for Txiki (Begiristain), Hugo (Viana) and the agents.”
Topics: Jack Grealish, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Football
Marcus Chan