Jack Grealish is reportedly set to feature for Everton in a behind-closed-doors fixture against Derby County today.
The Toffees attacker has not played for David Moyes’ side since the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at the Hill Dickinson Stadium last month.
Grealish was dropped from the Everton squad for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup against Newcastle United two weeks ago.
It was due to an unauthorised absence from training, and he also missed the two games that followed due to a lack of match fitness.
Grealish is now set to return against Derby today, with Christian Norgaard also set to feature.
The Danish midfielder is continuing his return to full fitness having not played across the last fortnight.
Norgaard only returned to training at the end of September after an injury kept him out of action since he joined Everton from Arsenal in the summer.
He has played just twice this term, featuring for five minutes against Chelsea and coming on for the final four minutes in the Carabao Cup win over Newcastle.
Moyes could do with his experience and leadership, and having such a player available to feature regularly will be a big boost for the Toffees.
They have won their last three games across all competitions and will be desperate to maintain the momentum after the international break.
Everton are back in action on November 23, with a trip to Brentford, before hosting Liverpool six days later.
Moyes is likely to have both Grealish and Norgaard available for action after the break, and while the team have done well without them, having them back in the squad will be a much-needed boost.
Grealish has to prove himself all over again after his disappointing conduct, and another behind-closed-doors friendly game could be organised after today’s match against Derby.
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