Everton leave Jack Grealish out of Newcastle match over disciplinary breach

Everton left Jack Grealish out of its League Cup match against Newcastle over a breach of the club’s internal disciplinary rules. Manager David Moyes confirmed that the club had made the decision and that it concerned the winger’s absence from the fixture. He said he supported the decision but declined to disclose the circumstances of the incident.

Reports suggest Grealish missed a training session without prior permission. They also recall that he missed the previous match against Arsenal through illness and say he could be fined for the unauthorised training absence. The fine remains a possibility, rather than a confirmed punishment. Grealish has played five Premier League matches this season, as well as a League Cup game against Wolverhampton.

Moyes defended the club’s values and praised his players’ response after the win over Newcastle: « Everton has good values, and all the players respect them on and off the pitch. The players did a remarkable job tonight and, despite having limited options in some positions, we are doing our best to keep competing. »

Grealish’s omission did not prevent Everton from beating Newcastle 3-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The victory sent Everton into the quarter-finals, where the club will face Fleetwood Town, a second-division side. The recent dispute could nevertheless affect Grealish’s future at Everton, with Moyes needing to manage a limited number of options in the coming period.

Grealish had already played for Everton on loan last season, making 20 appearances, scoring twice and providing six assists. When that loan ended, the English winger returned to Manchester City before rejoining Everton on loan for a season. He had fallen out of Pep Guardiola’s plans during his latest spell with the Sky Blues. Earlier, Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear had spoken about the welcome Grealish received from supporters and teammates, who treated him as one of the squad.

In the Premier League, Newcastle are eighth on 11 points after eight matches, ahead of Everton, who are 11th on 10 points. Newcastle have three wins, two draws and three defeats, with 12 goals scored and 14 conceded; Everton have two wins, four draws and two defeats, scoring eight and conceding nine. Across their last five league matches, Newcastle have won twice and lost three times, while Everton have one win, two draws and two defeats.