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Inside Jack Grealish’s struggles: Why Everton had concerns LAST season, how acolytes are taking advantage, issues with his attitude to football – and what he should do next, writes IAN HERBERT

Grealish reported sick ahead of last weekend's game at Arsenal, shortly after the Pride of Britain awards, and has breached Everton's disciplinary code through an unauthorised absence.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 2:00 AM
Inside Jack Grealish’s struggles: Why Everton had concerns LAST season, how acolytes are taking advantage, issues with his attitude to football – and what he should do next, writes IAN HERBERT
Key Things to Know
  • Ian Herbert argues Jack Grealish's lifestyle and attitude are undermining his career following another disciplinary breach at Everton.
  • Everton dropped Grealish from their Carabao Cup match against Newcastle United after he failed to attend training.
  • Club sources report disciplinary concerns existed last season, and David Moyes accepted his summer return against his better judgment.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writing for the Daily Mail, Ian Herbert analyzes Jack Grealish's recurring disciplinary issues after Everton excluded the 31-year-old winger from their Carabao Cup victory over Newcastle. Grealish missed training following an unauthorised absence and reported sick ahead of a recent fixture against Arsenal. Herbert reports that Everton had disciplinary concerns regarding Grealish last season, and manager David Moyes reluctantly accepted his return during the summer transfer window.

Herbert argues that Grealish's patchy commitment and off-field entourage are negatively impacting his performances on the pitch, noting he has registered zero assists this season. Despite praising Grealish's personal generosity, including a recent £10,000 donation to an ill supporter, Herbert stresses that the attacker must quickly fix his lifestyle choices to revive his top-flight career.

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