Jack Grealish scored his fourth goal for Manchester City as they beat Peterborough 2-0 in the FA Cup on Tuesday night. The 67th minute strike was the midfielder's first goal of 2022.
Grealish's impact since joining Man City from Aston Villa last August has not matched his £100m transfer fee. Roy Keane feels it's now time for Grealish to "start showing what he’s about".
"It’s crunch time for Man City over the next few months," Keane told ITV before Tuesday's game.
"This is where you’re really tested as a player, crunch games.
"Jack’s obviously had a few injury problems. He’s been criticised a little bit for his off-the-field stuff.
"I think what Jack has to do now is grow up and start showing what he’s about and get the trust of Pep (Guardiola).
"He probably hasn’t got that yet. The same for England, Gareth (Southgate), I don’t think he trusts him that much yet, so it’s a good opportunity for Jack to come in.
"Whatever Jack is maybe doing off the field, it does take its toll when you’re an attacking player, when you’re about going past people and sharpness. It’s another opportunity but I do think it’s about time he grew up now."
Roy Keane on Jack Grealish
Joe Cole believes it may be taking Grealish to adjust to Pep Guardiola's sytle.
"When you're going from a club where you know you're going to be the first name on the teamsheet to a club that's a well-oiled machine, the demands are different, what's expected of you is different," said Cole.
"I don't think it's unusual for players coming into Pep's way of playing to take six or seven months to adjust.
"Now is the business end of the season. If he's going to make an impact, people will remember these three or four months, not the previous six or seven."
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