Jack Grealish has bit back at critics on social media and defended his recent record after being left out of Manchester City's Club World Cup squad.
The latest stub will allow the 29-year-old and his representatives will instead be permitted to focus on finding him a move away from the Etihad Stadium, as he seeks to force himself into England’s World Cup plans.
Grealish started only seven times in what was a poor season for City by their own standards. While he has two years remaining on his £300,000-a-week contract, a repeat would do neither City nor the player any favours.