Everton winger Jack Grealish is not expected to be sent back to his parent club Manchester City for rehabilitation on a serious foot injury that has prematurely ended his season. The on-loan player is most likely facing surgery to address a stress fracture, which not only concludes his campaign with the Toffees but also dashes his hopes of featuring for England in upcoming international competitions.
Moyes Confirms Surgery Likely Required
Everton manager David Moyes has provided a sobering update on Grealish's condition, indicating that surgical intervention appears necessary. "We believe he's probably going to need surgery but that's still not absolutely confirmed," Moyes stated. "It probably rules him out for the rest of the season. It's really disappointing for the player, the club, for all of us here."
Everton to Retain Control of Rehabilitation
In a departure from standard protocol, Everton are poised to manage Grealish's recovery process rather than returning him to Manchester City. Moyes elaborated on this unusual arrangement, noting, "Remember he's actually not our player, he's Manchester City's player. Really in any of these situations they would normally be taken over by the parent club. I think that at the moment we're going to probably control most of Jack's situation."
This decision underscores Everton's commitment to the player and suggests a strong working relationship between the two clubs despite the complexities of a loan agreement.
Grealish's Impact and Future Prospects
Moyes was effusive in his praise for Grealish, highlighting his significance to the squad. "He's such an important part and he's a big character with big experience for us and we'll miss him," the manager remarked. "He's done a lot of really good things for us."
This injury setback comes at a particularly inopportune time, with Everton reportedly retaining interest in securing Grealish on a permanent transfer this summer. His absence will undoubtedly be felt as the club navigates the remainder of the season without one of their key attacking threats.
Everton's Transfer Window Activity
Meanwhile, Everton continue to explore options to bolster their squad. The club have shown interest in Chelsea's promising young winger Tyrique George for a potential loan deal. However, they face considerable competition from other Premier League sides and clubs abroad, making any acquisition far from straightforward.
This pursuit indicates Everton's proactive approach to squad building, even as they manage the immediate concern of Grealish's rehabilitation and long-term future at Goodison Park.
