Why Jack Grealish was in stands for Cardiff vs Wrexham clash more than 24 hours after unhappy Man City return

JACK GREALISH was seen in attendance of the Welsh derby between Wrexham and Cardiff. The England and Manchester City star was spotted in the crowd a day after his club’s 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal in the Community Shield. Jack Grealish was seen in the stands for Cardiff v Wrexham a day after Man City’s Community Shield thrashing Grealish was turning out to support close friend and Cardiff star Callum Robinson That game was actually played in Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, a mere stone’s throw away from Cardiff City Stadium. And with no Man City game to worry about until their Premier League opener at the Etihad against Bournemouth next Sunday, Grealish opted to remain behind to watch the derby game. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The 30-year-old was picked up by Sky Sports cameras watching the two Championship sides clash. It turned out he was in the stands to support best mate and Bluebirds star Callum Robinson. Robinson, 31, is a childhood friend of Grealish, and both played in the academy at Aston Villa. The pair have remained close, and were seen on holiday together over the summer. Unfortunately for Grealish he had to wait to see Robinson in action as he was named on the bench to start the game. Grealish was resigned to the same fate against Arsenal, coming off the bench at half-time with the Premier League champions already 2-0 ahead. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK New City boss Enzo Maresca opened the door for Grealish to become an integral part of the team again, with the winger having fallen out of favour under former boss Pep Guardiola. Maresca said: “Jack was inside when we were 2-0 down so the game already became complicated after that, but overall I think Jack was good. “The ones that are still here and want to work every day and if they deserve they’re going to get minutes. “At the moment the transfer window is open and we will see what happens.” Grealish and Robinson are childhood friends and came through the Aston Villa academy together Credit: Instagram @callumrobinson7 The stars were seen on holiday together this summer Credit: Instagram @callumrobinson7 Grealish spent last season on loan at Premier League side Everton. He enjoyed a bright start to life under David Moyes as he registered four assists in his opening three games, but only managed a two more all season while also chipping in with match-winning goals against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth before a foot injury ended his season in January. The former Aston Villa talisman has not featured for the England national team since 2024. He is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad, where he has won three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, Champions League and Club World Cup. Grealish came off the bench during Man City’s loss to Arsenal Credit: Getty Play Dream Team this season! £100,000 in prize money up for grabs in 2026/27 Free to enter Play in Mini Leagues against your mates £60,000 jackpot for the overall winner £1,000 prize for winning Gameweek 1 PLAY DREAM TEAM NOW! Comment now