England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the notable exclusion of Manchester City attacking midfielder Jack Grealish from his squad for the upcoming international fixtures against Andorra and Senegal. The decision comes amidst swirling speculation regarding Grealish’s future at Manchester City, where his relationship with manager Pep Guardiola is widely reported to have reached a “point of no return.”
Grealish is now expected to be omitted from City’s squad for the highly anticipated Club World Cup in the United States later this month, further fueling reports of his imminent departure from the Etihad Stadium in the summer transfer window.
Speaking on his squad selection, Tuchel emphasized that his decision was purely based on the player’s lack of consistent game time. “I love Jack for his personality and of course his talent. He is a very unique player who can handle big pressure on the field,” Tuchel stated. “He is never shy of pressure; it’s the opposite. He grows in big matches, but he’s a player who needs minutes and minutes and minutes and simply does not get them for a very long time. That’s basically everything. Nothing has changed.”
The England boss reiterated his admiration for Grealish’s character and ability to perform under pressure, suggesting that the door is not entirely closed for the 29-year-old. However, Tuchel’s clear message indicates that Grealish must secure regular playing time at club level to regain his form and push for a return to the national setup.
With a potential move away from Manchester City on the horizon, Grealish’s next club destination will be closely watched as he aims to reignite his career and reclaim his spot in the England squad ahead of future major tournaments.
