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Expert: Everton stars 'unhappy' with teammate after 'unforgivable' incident

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Jack Grealish has left a number of his Everton teammates raging after his training ground absence which saw him axed from the side.

The England international now faces a battle to work his way back into the plans at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and will also have to work to win over his teammates.

Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Grealish could now be set for an extended spell on the sidelines with an immediate return unlikely.

His actions have been labelled "unforgivable" and have raised questions about his long-term future at Everton, with doubts growing about whether his stay will become permanent.

It has also been suggested that this is part of the reason Man City have been so keen to part ways with Grealish, where he will become a free agent come next summer.

What is next for Jack Grealish at Everton?

Football Insider revealed last month that Grealish remained a big part of Moyes' plans at Everton despite what has been a slow start to the season since his return.

Those other options are now likely to make those places their own, with Grealish set to be cast out at least in the short-term, as he has a lot of making up to do.

"Everton had no choice but to leave Jack Grealish out after what he did, so I don't blame them," Brown told Football Insider.

"Not showing up for training is unacceptable, whatever his excuse might have been, because it puts everybody in a difficult position and obviously he was dropped as a result.

"I wouldn't expect to see him back in the starting XI any time soon, because how can David Moyes rely on him? How can his teammates trust him?

"They're putting in the hard yards on and off the pitch, battling to get results and to secure their place in the league table, and Jack Grealish can't be bothered to turn up?

"He's not the first player to enjoy a night out or have a few drinks, if that is what's happened, and he won't be the last either, but he can't just stop showing up for training.

"I know it wouldn't have been accepeted when I was a coach, and the players certainly wouldn't be having it, and I can't imagine that will have changed now.

Are these concerns about Grealish new?

Unfortunately for Grealish, this is not the first time his life away from the football pitch has raised concerns about his commitment to football.

While the winger is often cut a lot of slack by supporters for his candid and familiar lifestyle choices, it becomes a problem when it starts to rub off on his performances.

Former Everton scout Bryan King warned Football Insider during the summer that Grealish casued doubts about his own future with his actions off the pitch.

The England international was captured appearing to be drunk and passed out in a bar during the summer, in images that went viral on social media.

As previously mentioned, Grealish can do as he pleases in his personal life, but when that starts to impact his performances and availability, it becomes a serious problem.

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