Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has spoken out on Jack Grealish’s state of mind after he was assaulted after the Manchester derby.
Guardiola revealed that Grealish ‘does not feel good’ after he was assaulted after the game last week – the same game in which vile chants about Phil Foden’s mother rung around Old Trafford.
Asked on how both Grealish and his teammate Foden were after the two separate incidents, Guardiola described them as ‘crazy’.
“He doesn’t feel good, but [they] move forward,” the Man City boss said in his press conference ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
“It’s happening everywhere, it’s a crazy world right? Everything happening all around the world, not just in sport, issues.
“Nobody is aware of that, it’s not just about [Manchester] United. United of course is beyond that person who doesn’t defend what it is.
“It happens sometimes, but it’s not a problem about a specific club departments. It happens everywhere and you take a look around and think we’re not on the right path.”
It comes after the 0-0 Manchester derby at Old Trafford earlier this month ended with Grealish being assaulted by a 20-year-old man.
The man was charged with assault on the Man City star, with the alleged incident is said to have occurred after the full time whistle at Old Trafford.
It is claimed Grealish was coaxed over by a member of the crowd next to the tunnel, only for the alleged slap in the face to take place.
Grealish is not believed to have been seriously injured.
In a statement at the time, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Alfie Holt, 20, of Haven Drive, Droylsden, has been charged with assault. He will appear at Manchester Magistrates Court.
“This charge relates to an incident which took place at Old Trafford Football Club yesterday [Sunday].”
The £100million man’s alleged incident with the fan was not the only controversy involving supporters at Old Trafford.
Sections of the United crowd came under fire from City boss Pep Guardiola over a derogatory chant regarding Phil Foden’s mother.
After the game, Guardiola spoke out on the matter: “Lack of class – but it’s not United, it’s the people,” he said.
“We are so exposed, people who are on the screen in world football – managers, owners, and football players especially.
“It is honestly I don’t understand in the mind of the people involving the mum of Phil, being involved in that.
“It’s a lack of integrity, class, and they should be ashamed, but it is what it is; it’s happening everywhere, I would say, not just in the UK.”
Man City host Crystal Palace in Saturday’s 12:30pm kick-off in the Premier League, with Oliver Glasner’s side having taken 13 points from their last five games in the top-flight.
