Everton drop Jack Grealish over breach of club discipline

Everton have confirmed Jack Grealish is unavailable for selection for their Carabao Cup match against Newcastle United due to a breach of club discipline. The club made the unusual move of publicly announcing the specific reason for his omission from the fourth-round squad, alongside an update that Jarrad Branthwaite remains sidelined for a second successive game due to concussion protocols. Manager David Moyes stated he supports the club's decision to leave Grealish out of the team for the tie at Hill Dickinson Stadium. This disciplinary action marks a significant development in the England international's time at the club, as he was officially made unavailable for the fixture.