Jack Grealish Involved in Heated Bust Up With Veteran Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa

Jack Grealish Involved in Heated Bust Up With Veteran Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa

Martin Moses
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM
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  • Jack Grealish and legendary Mexican goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa were involved in a physical altercation in a preseason friendly game in Houston
  • The former refused attempts from Ochoa to help him up on his feet, which led to an ugly incident with other players stepping in to separate them
  • Manchester City won the game courtesy of some impressive work from the marquee player Kevin De Bruyne

Manchester City forward Jack Grealish was involved in a tiff with Club America players on Thursday morning after a confrontation with goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

Grealish was part of Manchester City's squad that was playing its first preseason game in the United States when the incident happened.

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Richard Sanchez clashes with Jack Grealish during the pre-season friendly between Manchester City and Club America. Photo by James Williamson.
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As Sports Bible reports, Ochoa went over to Grealish in the 27th minute to try and help him up. The England international refused attempts from the Mexican goalkeeper, who ended up shoving him.

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Things escalated fast, with Grealish returning the favour with a massive shove of his own. Other players milled around the incident, with the two players almost going neck to neck.

Grealish, a former Aston Villa captain, is known for his short temperament. The 26-year-old is always at the centre of attacks, given that he is always at the end of some tough challenges due to his dribbling skills.

He will be hoping to provide more goal contributions up front for Pep Guardiola in the upcoming season after his big-money move. Raheem Sterling's departure to Chelsea might open up more opportunities for him in the star-studded squad.

Three Manchester City players were denied entry into the United States due to Covid-19 vaccination status

Sports Brief had earlier reported that Manchester City's pre-season preparations had been plunged into disarray with three of their players banned from the USA tour.

The Premier League champions are currently in the US as they continue their preparations for the 2022/23 season. However, Pep Guardiola is without the trio of Phil Foden, Ilkay Gundogan, and John Stones, who missed the trip.

The three City stars were barred from the tour due to their Covid vaccination status. It is understood that the trio have instead joined the club's under-23 squad in Croatia before they can link up with the rest of their teammates in the coming days.

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