Fakayejo Paul
Everton’s survival and European ambitions have been dealt a devastating setback. Tests conducted today have confirmed that Jack Grealish has sustained a stress fracture in his foot, ruling the star winger out for at least 12 weeks.
The 30-year-old, who has been rejuvenated since joining the Toffees on loan from Manchester City, reportedly sustained the injury during Sunday’s 1-0 victory over his former club, Aston Villa.
Despite playing the full 90 minutes, Grealish complained of significant pain post-match, leading to specialized scans this morning.
The Impact on Everton
This is a massive blow for manager David Moyes, as Grealish has been Everton’s primary creative spark this season, recording two goals and six assists in 22 appearances.
- Return Date: Late April/Early May 2026.
- Missing Fixtures: He is set to miss crucial Premier League clashes and the entirety of the spring schedule.
- World Cup Hopes: With the 2026 World Cup looming this summer, this injury puts his place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad in serious jeopardy.
The Silver Lining?
Fortunately for the Blues, the news coincides with the return of Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye, who are back on Merseyside this week after winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal.