Everton winger Jack Grealish faces a stress‑fracture layoff, removing a key creative outlet. For punters, his absence could dampen Everton’s goalscoring threat — consider backing under 2.5 goals, draws, or opponents to keep clean sheets; avoid Everton win markets until clarity on duration and a settled replacement emerges.
Jack Grealish ruled out with stress fracture — Moyes calls it a "big blow"
Everton manager David Moyes has confirmed Jack Grealish has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his foot, saying the injury is "a big blow" after the winger's influential start to the season. The 30-year-old is on a season-long loan from Manchester City and has appeared 22 times for Everton this term, scoring twice and providing six assists.
Recent form and role for Everton
Grealish played the full 90 minutes as Everton beat his former club Aston Villa 1-0, and his creativity has been central to Everton’s attacking play. His performances at Goodison Park generated talk of a potential England recall ahead of the summer World Cup; his most recent international appearance came under caretaker manager Lee Carsley in October 2024.
Moyes: priority is the player, not transfers
Moyes said the club is in close contact with Manchester City to determine whether Grealish will remain at Everton while he recovers. Questions about making the move permanent are on hold, with the club focused solely on Grealish’s rehabilitation and welfare rather than transfer business.
Career context: from Aston Villa to Manchester City
Grealish joined Manchester City from Aston Villa in 2021 for a British-record fee and collected three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup. He struggled for game time last season, making only seven league starts and being left out of the Club World Cup squad, before finding form on loan at Everton.
Impact on fixtures and tactical adjustments
Everton sit 10th in the table and host Leeds on Monday. Losing Grealish removes a primary creator and may force Moyes to adjust his attacking setup or promote alternatives on the wing. Expect a potential short-term dip in chances created and goal threat while the team adapts.
Betting angles and what punters should watch
With Grealish sidelined, markets may shift: Everton’s probability of scoring could fall, making under 2.5 goals and draw markets more attractive. Monitor official medical updates for the expected layoff length and team sheets for tactical changes before placing match bets or season-long wagers.
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There is no timescale on on-loan Everton winger Jack Grealish's recovery from a stress fracture in his foot, says manager David Moyes.
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