Everton boss Moyes backs 'club decision' to drop Grealish for Newcastle tie

David Moyes, Everton's manager, publicly backed the club's decision to exclude Jack Grealish from their squad before their 3-1 victory over Newcastle in the League Cup. Grealish's absence was due to breaching club discipline, as he reportedly skipped training prior to the match. The on-loan Manchester City player had missed Everton's previous game against Arsenal due to illness.

Moyes affirmed that the decision to leave out Grealish was a club decision and expressed support for it. The Everton boss hinted at frustration with Grealish, who has faced criticism for his off-field behavior. Moyes emphasized the club's strong values, stating that all players adhere to and respect the standards set by the organization.

He praised the players for their performance, noting that their strong values contributed to their success in the match. Despite Newcastle's late goal, scored by Dan Burn, Everton secured a crucial win, advancing to the quarter-finals of the competition. Moyes expressed satisfaction with reaching this stage of the competition and expressed optimism about their chances of reaching the semi-finals.