Grealish fitness concerns loom ahead of FA Cup clash

Pep Guardiola provided an update on Jack Grealish's fitness ahead of Manchester City's FA Cup clash against Plymouth, expressing concerns over Grealish's injury history this season. The England winger has struggled to maintain a starting position, only making 13 starts out of 25 appearances, primarily due to recurring fitness issues. Guardiola emphasized that while he has no doubts about Grealish's talent, the player has faced multiple setbacks that have prevented him from building momentum. Recent matches, including a brief appearance against Real Madrid, have raised further doubts about Grealish's physical readiness for the upcoming match. The manager noted that he cannot afford to wait for Grealish to regain full fitness, especially with other players like Jeremy Doku performing well. Guardiola remains uncertain if Grealish will be fit enough to participate in the physically demanding FA Cup tie.