Everton omits Jack Grealish from Carabao Cup tie citing disciplinary breach

Everton announced on X that England winger Jack Grealish would not feature in the club’s Carabao Cup fourth‑round match against Newcastle United because of a breach of club discipline. The statement listed the omission alongside defender Jarrad Branthwaite’s concussion‑related absence and was posted after the team sheet for the game at Hill Dickinson Stadium was released.

According to manager David Moyes, the decision was taken jointly with chief executive Angus Kinnear after Grealish missed a training session on Monday without permission. Moyes declined to provide further details, saying, “I’m not going to give any details. It was a club decision and I support it.” He added that he did not wish to discuss the matter extensively.

The 31‑year‑old returned to training at Everton’s Finch Farm complex later in the week, but the club indicated that a fine for the unauthorised absence was likely. Grealish had missed Everton’s previous Premier League defeat to Arsenal due to illness and had featured in six matches for the club across all competitions this season.

Grealish is on a season‑long loan from Manchester City, a deal that began last summer and involves a fee of roughly £12 million for the current campaign. He will become a free agent at the end of the season when his contract with City expires. The Toffees progressed to the quarter‑finals after a 3‑1 victory over Newcastle, securing a tie with League Two side Fleetwood Town.

Everton’s handling of the situation underscores the club’s willingness to enforce internal rules despite the player’s high profile. The manager’s comments suggest that team selection for upcoming Premier League fixtures, including the next match against Newcastle, will be communicated closer to game time.