Jack Grealish has withdrawn from the England squad to face Greece and the Republic of Ireland this week, just as Pep Guardiola insisted he would.
Grealish was a surprise inclusion in Lee Carsley's final squad as interim manager, with Guardiola previously ruling his winger out until after the international break.
In response to the call-up, Guardiola gave an angry press conference where he insisted Grealish was unfit and that England did not contact City about their plans to include him in their squad.
Carsley had also said that England will assess Grealish upon his arrival to St George's Park on Monday, and now City have been given an answer over his condition. ALSO READ: Man City captains issue rallying cry to struggling squad - but they are part of the problem ALSO READ: Pep Guardiola unsure if Man City can turn things around amid Liverpool Europa League comparison Guardiola clarified after defeat at Brighton that Grealish remained 'injured', including him in their long list of injured players .
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