English coach Stephen Clemence has lavished praise on to Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish.
Speaking to the Times, the 45-year-old, who was a part of Steve Bruce’s backroom staff at Newcastle United until very recently gave his two cents on the treble-winner.
Stephen Clemence lauded Jack Grealish, while harking back to what it was like to work alongside a player of his calibre.
Stephen Clemence raves about Manchester City superstar Jack Grealish
The 27-year-old, who was one of the most slated players in the Premier League during his debut season at City has managed to turn things around in the following campaign.
Cut to Rio Ferdinand reserving special praise for the Englishman, for his incredible impact on this Sky Blues side last season, while lauding his work, both offensively and defensively.
Now, Stephen Clemence has come out and praised Jack Grealish, not due to his time at Manchester City but more based on how extraordinary a player he always was.
“Jack Grealish and Allan Saint-Maximin are the best two things I’ve ever seen on a training pitch.”
“To work with someone like Jack [Grealish] is phenomenal. I’ve never seen a talent like his. You just can’t get the ball off him. He carries the ball so well; he’s a great lad, he’ll listen, he doesn’t think he knows it all. We still speak now and again.”
Jack Grealish deserves all the praise in the world
It is nice to see Jack Grealish receive as many plaudits as he has in recent months, with Stephen Clemence now waxing lyrical about him.
Even before the World Cup, many believed that Grealish would be unable to ever fit the bill at the Etihad Stadium.
However, the silky playmaker did not let the stick get to him one bit, instead returning from Qatar like a man possessed and leading City’s unforgettable revival during the second half of the season.
Jack Grealish’s redemption arc was one of the mainstays behind Manchester City’s treble triumph and for that alone, alongside his return to his absolute best, he is owed apologies and appreciation in abundance.
