Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham has hailed Jack Grealish.
Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham has told the Daily Mail that he wonders whether Jack Grealish ever gets tired given that he gets fouled so much and just keeps going.
Villa took on West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon, playing the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final at Villa Park.
Dean Smith’s side fell behind as Glenn Whelan’s gave away possession in his own half, and Baggies striker Dwight Gayle smashed a left-footed strike beyond Jed Steer and into the net.
However, Conor Hourihane picked out a long-range equaliser, and Grealish then won a penalty shortly after, which Abraham slotted away confidently.
Villa take a 2-1 lead to The Hawthorns for the second leg, and both Grealish and Abraham will be absolutely key to Villa’s hopes of reaching the final.
Abraham has now commented on Grealish’s performances, admitting he is always wondering whether the playmaker ever gets tired as he just keeps on going despite receiving rough treatment.
Abraham called Grealish ‘fantastic’ and never questions why Grealish is a leader, giving him a huge billing as he will surely be in the Premier League next season – regardless of Villa’s promotion fate.
“I always think to myself, ‘Does he ever get tired?’” said Abraham. “He gets the ball and he keeps going and keeps going. He is a fantastic player and you don’t question why he is a leader,” he added.
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