Ricky Hatton issues honest verdict on Jack Grealish as bold Man City prediction made

Ricky Hatton has backed Jack Grealish to return from injury stronger than ever before, claiming 'the best is yet to come'. The Manchester City ace has struggled to stay fit recently, suffering numerous minor knocks which have kept him out of the matchday squad.

Grealish, who played a crucial role in the club's treble-winning campaign last season, has started just seven games for Pep Guardiola's side in the Premier League this term. While Manchester City managed to get their hands on Jeremy Doku in the summer, he hasn't quite reached the lofty heights that the England international has previously enjoyed.

Doku has certainly impressed, but Grealish's return from the treatment room will provide City a much-needed boost in the title race. In an interview with to Spinbet, Hatton was quizzed on the former Aston Villa star's reputation as a 'Jack the lad' character following his hilarious celebrations after winning the Champions League.

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The Boxing legend leapt to Grealish's defence and described him as 'proper professional' and 'proper serious'. Hatton said: "I mean he didn't party more than me and it didn’t do me any f****** harm did it? I still did it. It’s just everything in moderation isn’t it.

"There’s time to be serious and time to not be serious. Trust me, Jack is a proper professional, proper serious and we all have bad performances in anything we do. If he’s had a few bad performances, he will come good in the end because he’s a world class player.

Hatton added: "The thing is at the minute, he’s had a few