Everton’s plans for the closing months of the campaign have been disrupted by an injury blow to Jack Grealish, with the winger expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season following a fractured foot.
The 30-year-old, on loan from Manchester City, sustained a stress fracture during Everton’s 1–0 Premier League win over Aston Villa on 18 January. Manager David Moyes said on Friday that surgery is likely, a development that would rule Grealish out of further involvement this season.
“We believe he’s probably going to need surgery,” Moyes told reporters. “That’s still not absolutely confirmed, but it probably rules him out for the rest of the season.”
Moyes described the setback as a disappointment for both the player and the club, noting Grealish’s influence since arriving at Goodison Park. He said the winger’s experience and presence would be missed in the weeks ahead.
Grealish’s injury has also cast uncertainty over his international prospects. His most recent England appearance came against Finland in October 2024, but a run of strong performances for Everton had placed him back in contention for the World Cup. England head coach Thomas Tuchel had spoken with the player following Everton’s victory at Manchester United in November.
With the tournament scheduled to begin on 11 June in the United States, Canada and Mexico, Grealish is now considered unlikely to regain fitness in time.
Before the injury, he had recorded two goals and six assists in 20 league appearances for Everton, rediscovering form after a difficult spell at Manchester City, where he fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola.
Asked whether the injury could affect the possibility of a permanent move to Everton, Moyes said discussions on Grealish’s long-term future were premature.
