A graphic of Jack Grealish and Everton manager David Moyes standing side by side, with Hill Dickinson Stadium in the background
A graphic of Jack Grealish and Everton manager David Moyes standing side by side, with Hill Dickinson Stadium in the background
An unauthorised absence from training led to the Manchester City loanee's exclusion from the squad at Hill Dickinson Stadium for the 3-1 Carabao Cup victory.
The 31-year-old has faced consequences after "a breach of club discipline".
Ahead of the trip to St James' Park, conversations have been held between Grealish and those in authority at Everton.
David Moyes and the club have clearly been left disappointed by the England international.
This has created uncertainty over the Man City loanee in Merseyside, but the decision on his immediate future has been made.
What Everton have now decided after Jack Grealish punishment
Grealish has been told to apologise at Everton and it remains to be seen whether he did so during his talks with the club.
According to BBC Sport on 30 October, the Englishman has spoken with the Toffees' hierarchy, but there's no mention of what was said in the meeting.
However, the Blues don't see the forward's transgression as a last chance saloon.
While Grealish has had occasional time-keeping issues in the past, "nothing on this scale" has happened before.
The on-loan attacker is regarded as a hard trainer who keeps himself in good shape.
Grealish is now at a "crossroads" after being punished at the Merseyside outfit, a decision made with Moyes' input and full support.
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When will Jack Grealish return to David Moyes' squad?
There has been no indication of when Everton and Moyes will decide to bring Grealish back to the fold.
It seems the Toffees have made their point by going public with the incident and leaving him out of the squad for the Carabao Cup clash.
The England international hasn't been in the best of form this season, but he's still a difference-maker in a depleted squad.
Grealish became a fan favourite in L3 and it's unlikely that supporters will turn on him after the incident.
Ideally, Moyes should bring the winger back into contention for the trip to St James' Park, but only time will tell how the Scottish manager will proceed.