Published 17:53 IST, April 9th 2021

What happened to Jack Grealish? Jack Grealish injury update and Liverpool team news

What happened to Jack Grealish? Aston Villa captain has failed to recover from a shin injury and is now ruled out to feature against Liverpool on Saturday.

Reported by: Smit Trivedi
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
| Image: self
Advertisement

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish was expected to start for Claret and Blue last Sunday in ir Premier League clash against Fulham. However, 25-year-old was missing from team squad as he did t make it to starting 11 but was also excluded from squad that took on ir London-based counterparts. Questions were raised on unavailability of skipper as we look to answer question: "what happened to Jack Grealish?"

Is Jack Grealish fitness a concern: Jack Grealish injury update

Fans expected Jack Grealish to make his comeback from injury as club captain was in line to be match fit and ready to feature against Fulham. However, 25-year old failed to recover from his shin injury ruling himself out last weekend. His shin injury has been a major problem for English international as Aston Villa attacker was t only forced to miss last seven games for his club but also remaine unavailable for recently concluded World Cup qualifiers. However, Grealish is expected to be fully fit and remain in contention for Euros squad if Gareth Southgate calls him up for Three Lions.

Advertisement

Liverpool vs Aston Villa team news

Aston Villa are set to square off against Reds of Merseyside in ir next Premier League clash on Saturday. Dean Smith's men are set to start this match without captain Jack Grealish as head coach Dean Smith is unlikely to rush his star player back into action from an injury that has ruled him out since February.

With Aston Villa set to have an 11-day break as ir match against Man City is scheduled to be played on April 22, y will look at additional rest time as perfect opportunity to give Jack Grealish adequate time to fully recovered from injury.  Apart from Jack Grealish, Wesley and Kourtney Hause are only or Aston Villa players who are unavailable for Liverpool clash as Dean Smith prepares to kick off a tough run of fixtures for his side on Saturday. 

Advertisement

Despite missing out on services of club captain, Villans mand to cruise past Fulham and went on to record a comprehensive 3-1 win last Sunday. It was ir 13th win of domestic league season which propelled m into ninth spot on Premier League table. With crucial matches like Midlands derby against West Brom, followed up by games against Everton, Man United, Tottenham, and Chelsea, Dean Smith will be hoping to have Jack Grealish injury-free and will look to end league season with a top-half finish. 

17:53 IST, April 9th 2021