Jack Grealish suspended by Everton for missing training

Everton midfielder Jack Grealish was left out of the squad for the Carabao Cup round of 16 clash against Newcastle United due to a breach of club discipline. It has emerged that the reason for the exclusion was an unauthorized absence from training on Monday.

Although the player had returned to Finch Farm after missing the weekend's Premier League match against Arsenal through illness, the club opted to punish him with a fine and a suspension for the cup game. Despite the absence of one of their key players, the Toffees secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over Newcastle to reach the quarter-finals, where they will face Fleetwood Town.

It is a club decision, which I don't want to talk too much about. The special thing about Everton is that it has good values, and all players must adhere to them both on and off the pitch. David Moyes

Everton manager David Moyes publicly backed the club's stance, emphasizing the importance of team discipline. The manager declined to reveal whether Grealish would return to the squad for Monday's Premier League rematch against Newcastle, stating that he would not disclose personnel decisions prematurely.

For the 31-year-old, who is in his second season on loan from Manchester City, this incident adds significant pressure. Given the squad depth issues following a challenging summer transfer window, Moyes relies heavily on experienced players, yet such disciplinary lapses could jeopardize Grealish’s future at the club.