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Jack Grealish apologises to Everton fans after disciplinary breach
Jack Grealish apologised to Everton fans for missing several matches after a breach of club discipline.
The 31-year-old midfielder is at Everton on loan from Manchester City.
He returned in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Derby on Thursday after training with the team.
Manager David Moyes had not discussed the details of the disciplinary issue, and Grealish had not played for Everton since 17 October.
Everton have won three of their last four matches and moved up to sixth in the Premier League while Grealish was absent.
He could return for Everton's trip to Brentford on 23 November, although the club has not confirmed whether he will play.
Jack Grealish apologised to Everton fans after missing matches following a breach of club discipline.
The on-loan midfielder returned to action on Thursday in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Derby County.
Grealish said he was sorry he could not help the team in recent weeks and wanted to play for Everton again.
He had missed four matches and had not played for Everton since 17 October.
Everton are due to return to action at Brentford on 23 November.
- Who
- Jack Grealish, an on-loan Everton midfielder.
- What
- He apologised to Everton fans after missing matches following a breach of club discipline. He returned in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Derby County.
- When
- He apologised and returned to action on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
- Where
- At Hill Dickinson Stadium, in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Derby County.
- Why
- He had been absent after a breach of club discipline. The details of the breach were not stated.
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Grealish last featured for Everton before his absence.
Grealish missed Everton matches after a breach of club discipline.
Grealish returned in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Derby County and apologised to fans.
Everton are due to travel to Brentford.
- Matches missed
- Four, according to the Independent
- Return match
- Behind-closed-doors friendly against Derby County
- Last Everton appearance before absence
- 17 October
- Next scheduled match
- Brentford away, 23 November
- Age
- 31
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What people are saying
I want to apologise to the fans and everyone at the club for not being able to help the team the last few weeks.
I love playing for this club and can't wait to be back playing in front of you guys in an Everton shirt. See you soon.
We just need to wait and see how things go.