Everton’s Jack Grealish unavailable for cup tie due to breach of club discipline
The Press Association understands the breach relates to an unauthorised absence from training.
Jack Grealish was left out of Everton’s squad for Thursday night’s Carabao Cup fourth round tie against Newcastle due to a breach of club discipline.
The Press Association understands the breach relates to an unauthorised absence from training.
The 31-year-old also missed Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Arsenal, but that was put down to illness.
Grealish, who is on a second consecutive season-long loan from Manchester City, had started Everton’s previous three Premier League matches against Ipswich, Hull and Chelsea, and has made a total of six appearances for the Toffees this term.
Last season, Grealish provided six assists and added two goals in 20 appearances before suffering a season-ending foot injury in January.
Having enjoyed his time on Merseyside, Grealish remained with Everton during his rehabilitation.
A player who cost City £100million in 2021 began this season as part of Enzo Maresca’s squad at the Etihad Stadium, featuring as a substitute in both their 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal and their Premier League opener against Bournemouth, a 2-1 win.
He returned to Everton on loan on September 1.
Everton are hosting Newcastle for a place in the quarter-finals, where Fleetwood await after their shock victory over Premier League champions Arsenal on Tuesday night.