Jack Grealish Faces Long Layoff After Stress Fracture in Foot

Everton winger Jack Grealish is expected to miss an extended period of action after tests confirmed he has sustained a stress fracture in his foot, with reports indicating he could be sidelined for several months.

The 30-year-old, currently on loan from Manchester City, suffered the injury during Everton’s recent 1–0 win over former club Aston Villa, where he played the full 90 minutes.

The club has confirmed Grealish will undergo further assessment by a specialist in the coming days to determine the full extent of the issue.

Everton released a statement confirming the injury, saying:

“Everton can confirm Jack Grealish has sustained a foot injury.”

The suspected stress fracture is expected to keep Grealish out for a lengthy spell, potentially around three months rather than just weeks, according to reports citing club sources and journalist David Ornstein.

Losing Grealish is a significant blow for Everton’s Premier League campaign, where he has been one of the team’s most creative players with goals and assists since joining on loan. It also jeopardises his chances of forcing his way into England’s squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Manager David Moyes and the Everton medical team will be closely monitoring Grealish’s recovery, but the absence of the midfielder leaves a gap in both creativity and attacking threat for the Toffees as they pursue domestic objectives.

Fans and pundits alike have reacted to the news with concern, noting the impact of his absence on Everton’s season and his future prospects at club and international level.