Everton manager David Moyes says there is a way back for Jack Grealish at the club but remains uncertain about when the midfielder will return to the team.
Grealish missed both of Everton's recent wins over Newcastle United after a disciplinary issue. He was left out of the 3-1 Carabao Cup victory on Thursday following what was described as an unauthorised absence from training, and was again absent for the 1-0 Premier League win at St James' Park on Monday, with Thierno Barry scoring the only goal. The club cited a lack of fitness, but Moyes was guarded in his post-match comments.
Moyes on Grealish's situation
"He's unavailable at the moment and we will make a decision with the club when we think that availability comes back," Moyes told BBC Sport. Asked if the issue was fitness-related, he added: "All I'm giving out is that he is unavailable at the moment." Pressed on whether the disciplinary matter was resolved, Moyes said: "No, I can't comment on that."
Everton's next match is at home to Coventry on Friday at 20:00 GMT, and Moyes is unsure if Grealish will be available. However, he insisted there is a path back for the 31-year-old, who is on loan from Manchester City and out of contract at the end of the season. Grealish, a £100m signing for City in 2021 and part of their 2022-23 treble-winning side, scored twice in 22 appearances during his first loan spell at Everton last season before injury cut it short. He returned for a second loan this term but has made only six appearances before falling out of favour.
