Everton omit Jack Grealish from Premier League squad due to fitness issue
Everton manager David Moyes said Jack Grealish is 'not available yet' but added that there is a way back for the player in the long term.
Jack Grealish was not named in Everton’s squad for Monday’s Premier League match at Newcastle due to a fitness issue.
The 31-year-old was left out of the team for Thursday’s Carabao Cup fourth round meeting against the Magpies due to a breach of club discipline and Everton went on to win the game 3-1.
Both sides meet again at St James’ Park in the Premier League and Grealish was not included, with a starting line-up post on the Everton club website stating that he is “not match fit”.
Grealish was also absent for the Toffees’ 2-0 loss to Arsenal on October 24, but that was put down to illness.
He is on a second consecutive season-long loan from Manchester City and has made six appearances for Everton this season.
During the last campaign, Grealish provided six assists and scored two goals in 20 appearances before suffering a season-ending foot injury in January.
Everton went on to win Monday night’s match 1-0 thanks to Thierno Barry’s effort and they return to Premier League action on Friday against Coventry.
Providing an update on Grealish post-match, manager David Moyes said he is “not available yet”.
Asked if there is a way back longer term, Moyes replied: “Of course there is, yeah.”