Jack Grillish emotionally devoted his first Premier League goal for nearly 16 months for his younger brother Kelan on the twenty -fifth anniversary of his death.
At his first league start since December, Manchester City midfielder scored in the second minute In the 2-0 victory against Leicester At Al -Ittihad.
During its celebration, Grealish seemed simply happy to put a rare start with a rare goal in the league, where he ended a long wait since a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace on December 16, 2023.
The influential family anniversary was not revealed until after the last whistle.
Grealish was four years old when Brother Kelean died in April 2000, at the age of approximately nine months due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
England midfielder spoke about the anniversary of Kelan's death when speaking to Sky Sports after the match.
“My little brother died 25 years ago,” he said. “This day is difficult for the family.
“My mother and my father were here, so the score was the result and the victory was great.”
Grealish later pushed a Greetings to Instagramand externalWriting: “I always have this day … that was for you as two.”
City director Pep Guardiola said he was not aware of the anniversary, but he praised the nature of the children's childish. The 29 -year -old girl has a sister, Holly, 21 years old, and has a cerebral palsy.
Guardiola said: “Jack is an incredible person.” “He is incredibly generous.
“I did not know that and I could not imagine how difficult it is with my mother, my father and a sister. It is good to remember him, this day. I am sure they remember him every day. But it is good to register.”