Jack Grealish was made unavailable for Everton‘s Carabao Cup round of 16 match against Newcastle on Thursday due to what the club called a “breach of club discipline.”
Everton did not confirm what the breach relates to, but according to multiple reports it is due to an unauthorised absence from training.
The on-loan Manchester City winger was also missed Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, which Everton said was due to illness.
Everton beat Newcastle 3-1 to set up a Carabao Cup quarterfinal clash with Fleetwood Town. Fourth-tier Fleetwood stunned Premier League champions Arsenal in the fourth round.
Speaking after the game, Everton manager David Moyes declined to give further details on Grealish’s absence.
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“It was a club decision,” he said. “I support the decision. It’s something I don’t really want to speak too much about.”
Grealish, 31, is on loan at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the second season running, but has not yet registered a goal or an assist in his seven games so far this season.
Before the Arsenal game, Grealish had started three Premier League matches in a row.
Tyrique George and Brennan Johnson featured on the wings at the Emirates, with Tyler Dibling replacing Johnson in the starting lineup for Thursday’s game against Newcastle.
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Last season, Grealish provided six assists and added two goals in 20 appearances before suffering a season-ending foot injury in January.
Having enjoyed his time on Merseyside, Grealish remained with Everton during his rehabilitation.
A player who cost City £100 million in 2021 began this season as part of Enzo Maresca‘s squad at the Etihad Stadium, featuring as a substitute in both their 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal and their Premier League opener against Bournemouth, a 2-1 win.
He returned to Everton on loan on Sept. 1.
PA contributed to this report.
