Popular and talented - but Grealish is running out of chances

What the report says

Everton have excluded Jack Grealish from their squad for the Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle United after what the club described as a breach of discipline. BBC Sport reports that the issue involved Grealish not turning up for training on Monday, adding pressure on the winger just after he returned to Everton on loan from Manchester City.

The decision comes at a sensitive point for both player and club. Everton manager David Moyes has a small squad after a difficult transfer window, and Grealish had been expected to play a major role after rejoining the club on deadline day. BBC Sport says the fallout has raised questions about whether this is a crucial turning point in Grealish’s career, especially given his limited form so far this season and his status as a high-profile signing.

Despite the setback, the report notes that Grealish remains popular with teammates, staff and supporters, and that Everton have not treated this as an irrevocable break. Moyes has backed the club’s disciplinary stance while avoiding public detail. Grealish and the club have held talks, and the expectation is that he will try to earn his way back into the squad.

Everton went on to beat Newcastle 3-1 and reach the quarter-finals, where they will travel to Fleetwood Town. The wider context is that Grealish, once a record British signing when he joined Manchester City, is now under renewed scrutiny over discipline and consistency.