Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has become the subject of an internal investigation as a result of his alleged antics off the field following Villa's goalless draw with Ipswich last weekend.
The 21-year-old has made an encouraging start the season in the Championship, scoring two goals in eight appearances after signing a new deal that will see him stay at Villa Park until 2020.
Roberto Di Matteo confirms an internal investigation is ongoing regarding Jack Grealish. #AVFC pic.twitter.com/1TcZmJKKQx
But aside from his solid performances on the field, his life outside of football has once again been called into question.
The England Under-21 international wasreportedlypartying in a Birmingham hotel into the early hours on Sunday morning, prompting noise complaints from fellow hotel guests.
In April 2015 Grealish also found himself in the spotlight after being pictured inhaling laughing gas balloons, an incident he later apologised for to formermanagerTim Sherwood.
He was also banished to Villa's Under-21 side at the tail end of last season by ex-boss Remi Garde after being spotted drunk in Tenerife as well as partying into the early hours in Birmingham followingVilla's humiliating 4-0 defeat against Everton.
@JackGrealish1 As I said b4, focus every minute on&off pitch, choose the right type of ppl 2be with.Don't let ppl who trust u down! #UTV
AstonVilla owner Tony Xia urged the young midfielder to 'become a man' on Twitter on Wednesday evening, also writing writing that Grealish should 'focus every minute on andoff pitch'.
Xia wrote: "@JackGrealish1 As I said b4, focus every minute on&off pitch, choose the right type of ppl 2be with.Don't let ppl who trust u down! #UTV
No. It's not warning but just elder brother's talk. I trust jack can really learn and be a MAN! https://t.co/uZocbMlcLf
"No. It's not warning but just elder brother's talk. I trust jack can really learn and be a MAN!
Don't go wrong direction. I just want clear my standpoint 2back him but also remind some points. If 5-6years ago, I'd say something 2 Gabby!"
Don't go wrong direction. I just want clear my standpoint 2back him but also remind some points. If 5-6years ago, I'd say something 2 Gabby! https://t.co/owU7LoVT25
The seriousness of the investigation currently remains unclear, but a large section of supporters on social media have asked for the 21-year-old to be dropped until he removes his off-field antics.
@AVFCOfficial shame he has let the club down need s
to wake up ,and stand look at his career is it to party or play for the #villa
@AVFCOfficial the lads a disgrace, he's not as good as he thinks he his, will he ever learn
@AVFCOfficial oh god don't they learn from their mistakes. He's got such a cwshty life why mess it up 😞. Jack sort it out boy please .