The 30-year-old may require surgery, whcih would rule him out for the rest of the campaign.
Everton boss David Moyes has revealed that the Blues could be without Jack Grealish for the remainder of the season.
Grealish suffered a fracture to his foot following Everton’s 1-0 win over Aston Villa earlier this month.
The victory at his former club could be his last appearance for the Toffees this season. Speaking at his press conference ahead of tomorrow’s game against Brighton, Moyes confirmed what we all feared.
He said: “We believe he’s probably going to need surgery but that’s still not absolutely confirmed – but it [would] probably rule him out for the rest of the season.
“It [would be] really disappointing for the player, the Club and all of us here, because he’s such an important part and such a big character. He’s got big experience for us and we’ll miss him – he’s done a lot of really good things for us.”
GREALISH’S ABSENCE IS A HUGE BLOW FOR THE BLUES
With the 30-year-old on loan at Everton from Manchester City, Moyes was asked if Grealish’s prolonged absence could impact any permanent deal in the summer.
The Everton manager replied it is “Far too early” to consider. It’s a tremendous blow for the Blues, at a curial stage of the season.
With two goals, both of them late winners, and six assists, Grealish is by far Everton’s most creative outlet.
A club with genuine aspirations to challenge for Europe may exploit the transfer window given the loss of such a ley player.
However, Moyes insisted it was “less likely than likely” we’ll bring anybody in before deadline day.
While a European push remains possible, perhaps the focus should now switch to bedding in the young talent within the squad.
Indeed, the likes of Merlin Rohl, Tyler Dibling and Tim Iroegbunam should see increased minutes on the pitch. Harrison Armstrong should remain at the club and fully integrate within the first team.
Meanwhile, Adam Aznou, who finally made a senior appearance for the club this month, should be loaned out in preparation for next year.
Hopefully we’ll see Grealish in a blue shirt again, but the situation is beyond disappointing.