Grealish dropped for Everton’s League Cup tie after disciplinary breach

Jack Grealish has been omitted from Everton's League Cup fourth round match against Newcastle, following a disciplinary violation. The 31-year-old's absence from squad stemmed from an unauthorized absence from training. Grealish, who is on loan from Manchester City, played six matches for Everton this season, including their recent 2-0 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League.

He has been under scrutiny for his off-field conduct for a few years, with reports of nightclub incidents that led to him falling out of favor at City. Despite his key role in City's treble-winning campaign in 2022-23, Grealish has been increasingly sidelined at the Etihad Stadium. Everton will face Newcastle in the League Cup to secure a spot in the quarter-finals, while Fleetwood waits for the result of their surprise victory over Arsenal on Tuesday.