Jack Grealish stated he has discovered it much more troublesome to adapt to life at Manchester City than he thought it will be, as England’s costliest participant prepares to face former membership Aston Villa.
Grealish joined City from Villa in August for a league document 100 million kilos ($133.23 million) however has made a comparatively sluggish begin at his new membership with two objectives and three assists in 15 appearances.
“I’ve found it a lot more difficult than I thought I would, adapting to a different manager and team mates,” Grealish informed the Daily Telegraph forward of City’s Premier League journey to Villa.
“I wouldn’t say I’ve struggled, but I found it hard to get used to at the start. I’ve not had the assists and goals I got last season, but I’m never one to doubt myself.”
The England worldwide additionally dismissed issues concerning the strain of residing as much as his price ticket, saying he “couldn’t care less about it”.
Manager Pep Guardiola backed Grealish to enhance, saying the midfielder had the technical abilities to thrive at City.
“All the new players always struggle, but what he sees or what he has to do, it’s so easy for him with the quality he has,” Guardiola stated.
“Maybe (his slow start is) because he respects his mates, because it’s a new environment. That’s normal, it’s a process. He needs time.”
Manchester City are second within the league, trailing leaders Chelsea by one level. Villa are as much as thirteenth place after successful their final two matches below new supervisor Steven Gerrard.