Gary Lineker has defended Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jack Grealish on Twitter.
The former Tottenham Hotspur and Everton striker has said that it is a big compliment that Grealish is fouled so much by opposition players.
Grealish is one of the best attacking players in the Premier League.
The 25-year-old is arguably the most important figure in the Villa team.
The England international scores goals and creates chances for his teammates.
Grealish is so good that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane loves playing with him for England.
As with attacking players, the 25-year-old is often fouled by the opposition players.
Now, there are suggestions from some that Grealish goes down too easily under challenges.
However, if that was the case all the time, then the attacking midfielder would not get as much fouls as he does as referees would know.
Grealish made 24 starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for Villa this season.
The Englishman scored six goals and gave 10 assists in those games.
Grealish’s quality and vision cannot be denied, and there is no surprise that Premier League champions Manchester City are reportedly ready to pay £100 million for him.
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