Jack Grealish remains in the plans of Everton manager David Moyes as of 2 November 2026. The 31-year-old loanee from Manchester City missed two recent wins against Newcastle United due to disciplinary and fitness issues, leaving his squad return to be determined by club assessments.
Moyes Backs Grealish Return
Everton manager David Moyes confirmed on 2 November 2026 that 31-year-old Jack Grealish still has a path back to the first team. Moyes addressed the midfielder’s status in an interview with BBC Sport.
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BREAKING: Jack Grealish has not travelled with the Everton squad for their clash with Newcastle tonight on Monday Night Football, Sky Sports News understands 🚨 pic.twitter.com/zqAIYVI4oE
Grealish Misses Matches Amid Fitness and Disciplinary Issues
Grealish missed the Carabao Cup win against Newcastle United following an unauthorized training absence, according to BBC Sport. He was also absent for the Premier League fixture at St James’ Park on 2 November 2026.
Everton won that match 1-0 thanks to a Thierno Barry goal. The club attributed this second absence to a lack of fitness.
Grealish joined Manchester City for ÂŁ100m in 2021. He was a key figure in their 2022-23 Treble-winning season.
The midfielder has struggled to find form during his current stint at Goodison Park. Yahoo Sports reported he has made six appearances this season without scoring.
He previously netted two goals in 22 matches for the club before injury cut his time short.
Everton Form Challenges Grealish Reintegration
Everton climbed to seventh place in the Premier League table as of 2 November 2026 after defeating Newcastle United twice in five days. Grealish was absent for both of those victories.
His Manchester City contract expires at the end of the current season. Grealish faces a test of his standing during the home fixture against Coventry on Friday, 6 November 2026.
Continued exclusion from the squad could indicate an unresolved issue between the player and management. This situation follows his previous loan spell with the club where he made 22 appearances.
