Man City: Pep Guardiola offers cryptic response after Jack Grealish called up for England | OneFootball

The City midfielder has been named in Lee Carsley’s squad despite injury

Pep Guardiola has said Jack Grealish is not fit for Manchester City’s clash with Brighton despite being called up for England by Lee Carsley.

Carsley had previously suggested Grealish had trained the last two days but Guardiola disputed those claims.

When pushed further on his fitness he added: “It's a question for the manager of England. No [he's not fit].”

The City boss also confirmed no other players would return against the Seagulls.

“There is no more good news, the same as Lisbon. The same guys who travel are there.”

The champions will be without Ruben Dias and John Stones, as well as long-term absentees Rodri and Oscar Bobb against Fabien Hurzeler’s side, with Nathan Ake also still not fully fit.

City have lost their last three games in all competitions, which has only happened two other times in the eight years Guardiola has been in charge, but he remains confident of a turnaround.

City will go top of the Premier League, at least for a few hours, with a win at the Amex Stadium.

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