LIVERPOOL, England (AP) – Tests have revealed that Everton midfielder Jack Grealish’s foot injury is a stress fracture, the result of a setback in his outside shot that earned him a place in the England squad. world cup.
“It’s a big blow because he’s been very important for us since the beginning of the season,” Everton manager David Moyes said on Friday. “He played a big role on the team.”
Moyes did not address reports that Grealish could be sidelined for more than two months.
“It’s not for me to give a timescale and I haven’t received any information from the doctors yet,” he said.
Grealish, 30, is on a season-long loan from Manchester City. He has scored two goals and provided six assists, the third most in the Premier League this season.
Asked about Grealish’s early return from loan, Moyes said Everton remained in “close contact with Manchester City”.
“We’ll see how it works in the future and get more decisions from the experts,” he said.
Grealish last played for England in 2024, before Thomas Tuchel took over as manager.
Grealish scored England beat Finland 3-1 They will play in the Nations League in October 2024 under interim coach Lee Carsley.
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