Jack Grealish played for Aston Villa against Manchester City on Saturday.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken highly of Aston Villa star Jack Grealish to The Sun.
Guardiola, who won the European Cup with Barcelona as a player in 1991-92 and the Champions League twice with the Blaugrana as a manager, was impressed with Grealish on Saturday afternoon.
The 24-year-old, who can operate as a winger or as an attacking midfielder, was in action for Villa in their Premier League game against City away from home at the Etihad Stadium.
The Citizens won the match 3-0, but City manager Guardiola was impressed with Grealish.
Guardiola told The Sun about Grealish: “He’s incredible. A top player. I’m happy he (initially) stayed in the Championship to defend his club.
“He’s a talented player who always creates something. An exceptional player but too expensive for Manchester!”
Stats
According to WhoScored, Grealish has scored two goals and provided three assists in 10 Premier League appearances for Villa so far this season.
During the 2018-19 campaign, the attacking midfielder scored six goals and provided seven assists in 34 Championship matches for the Villans, according to WhoScored.
Against City on Saturday afternoon, the 24-year-old had a pass accuracy of 88.5%, took 44 touches, and made two interceptions and two clearances, according to WhoScored.
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