Jack Grealish, 30, given hope of resurrecting Man City career as Enzo Maresca praises Community Shield display

ENZO MARESCA has refused to guarantee Jack Grealish first-team football this season. But he insists he WILL give the winger every chance to earn a spot in his starting XI. Jack Grealish spent last season out on loan with Everton Credit: Getty He made a second-half appearance in Man City’s Community Shield drubbing at the hands of Arsenal Credit: GETTY Manchester City‘s £100million man was deemed surplus to requirements by Pep Guardiola last season and was fobbed off to Everton on loan. Grealish, 30, showed glimpses of the form that prompted City to break the bank for his services, but his campaign ended with a whimper in January after he suffered a stress fracture in his left foot. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! New City supremo Maresca threw the winger a bone in their Community Shield calamity against Arsenal last Sunday. But he’s warned the England international he’ll warm the bench if he doesn’t rediscover his magic. READ MORE ON JACK GREALISH The Italian said: “Jack came on when we were already 2-0 down so the game had already become complicated. But overall, I think Jack was good. “The ones that are still here are gonna work every day, and if they deserve it, they’re going to get minutes.” Maresca is seemingly open to selling the former Aston Villa man should the right offer come in. He added: “At the moment, the transfer window is open and we’ll see what happens.” Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Enzo Maresca has told Jack Grealish he’ll have to earn his place in the starting XI Credit: GETTY Grealish joined City from Villa in the summer of 2020, penning a five-year deal at the Etihad. He’s made 158 appearances for the club, scoring 17 goals and providing 23 assists. During his time at the Etihad, he’s won three Premier League titles, one Champions League and one FA Cup. Man City kick off their Premier League campaign on Sunday, welcoming Bournemouth to Eastlands. The Italian has refused to rule out selling the England international Credit: Getty Comment now