Jack Grealish dropped by Everton for breach of discipline

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

Jack Grealish has been dropped by Everton for a breach of club discipline relating to an unauthorised absence from training.

Jack Grealish has been dropped by Everton for a breach of club discipline. The England international was excluded from the squad for the Toffees' Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against Newcastle on Thursday night. The Press Association understands the breach relates to an unauthorised absence from training.

The 31-year-old also missed Saturday's 2-0 loss to Arsenal, though that was attributed to illness. Prior to this, Grealish had started Everton's previous three Premier League matches against Ipswich, Hull and Chelsea, and has made six appearances for the club this season.

Grealish is on a second consecutive season-long loan from Manchester City. Last season he provided six assists and two goals in 20 appearances before suffering a season-ending foot injury in January. He remained with Everton during his rehabilitation and returned on loan on 1 September.

The disciplinary action follows Grealish being spotted in the Cotswolds recently, including a visit to the pan-Asian restaurant You, Me & Umami in Lechlade High Street, where he was photographed with staff while collecting a takeaway.

Grealish had appeared to be establishing himself in Sean Dyche's squad after his recall from injury. His absence from the Newcastle match marks a significant setback in his attempt to have a productive season on Merseyside.

How it is being reported

• England football player dropped by Everton after visit to Cotswolds restaurantFootballer Jack Grealish has been dropped by Premier League side Everton following a trip to the Cotswolds.Gazette & Herald · 31 Oct, 12:45
• England football player dropped by Everton after visit to Cotswolds restaurantFootballer Jack Grealish has been dropped by Premier League side Everton following a trip to the Cotswolds.Swindon Advertiser · 31 Oct, 12:45
• England football player dropped by Everton after visit to Cotswolds restaurantFootballer Jack Grealish has been dropped by Premier League side Everton following a trip to the Cotswolds.Wiltshire Times · 31 Oct, 12:45
• England football player dropped by Everton after visit to Cotswolds restaurantFootballer Jack Grealish has been dropped by Premier League side Everton following a trip to the Cotswolds.This Is Wiltshire · 31 Oct, 12:45

In this story: Jack Grealish · Everton · Manchester City · Newcastle · Arsenal · Lechlade · Cotswolds

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