Everton leave Grealish out of cup tie over training absence
Everton beat Newcastle United 3-1 in the Carabao Cup fourth round, booking a quarter-final against Fleetwood Town. Jack Grealish, the Manchester City player on loan at Everton, was left out of the squad after the club said he breached club discipline by missing training without permission. Manager David Moyes declined to discuss the decision further, calling it a club matter. Grealish had missed the 2-0 league defeat at Arsenal the previous weekend through illness and has six Everton appearances this season.
Key facts
- Grealish scored twice and provided six assists in 20 appearances during his first loan spell at Everton.
- Grealish had started Everton's previous three league matches before the cup tie.
- The club did not name the specific rule Grealish breached.
- David Moyes named two goalkeepers on the bench for the match.
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Why it matters
A disciplinary absence by a player on loan from Manchester City may draw attention to Everton's squad management.
What changed
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