Grealish Cleared for Brentford Comeback After Internal Ban
Jack Grealish has returned to the Everton selection frame following a four-match internal disciplinary suspension enforced by manager David Moyes. The 31-year-old attacking player issued a public apology to supporters and the club after taking part in a behind-closed-doors friendly victory over Derby County.
The internal breach left Everton without the Manchester City loanee for four competitive fixtures. Grealish made his return to match action during a 4-1 friendly win against Derby County, setting up a potential return to Premier League play away to Brentford on November 23, 2026.
Brentford
clubDisciplined by Moyes, Grealish Faces Critical Everton Run
Grealish joined Everton on loan for the final year of his parent contract with Manchester City, but his opening stretch on Merseyside yielded zero goals and zero assists across six competitive appearances. Moyes enforced the four-game exclusion following an undisclosed internal disciplinary matter, leaving the attacking player sidelined during a key autumn period.
Operating primarily as an attacking player, Grealish previously accumulated 29 Premier League goals, 27 assists, and 39 England caps earlier in his career. His physical integration back into the first team began with training minutes ahead of the Derby County friendly to build match sharpness before the squad travels to Brentford.
David Moyes
coachRebuilding Standing Under Moyes’ System
Everton’s tactical setup under Moyes demands consistent work rate and tactical discipline from wide and central attacking players. Grealish’s absence forced rotation across the frontline during his four-game ban, putting pressure on his return to deliver immediate statistical production.
Nice to be back out there with the boys today after a few good days training. I want to apologise to the fans n everyone at the club for not been able to help the team the last few weeks. I love playing for this club n can’t wait to be back playing in front of you guys in an Everton shirt. See you all soon.
If you’re not one of those boys that rocks up in the morning, you’re in great nick from the day before, then you’re not going to survive, certainly not in the Premier League. So Jack has got to make a decision (on) what he really wants to do, where he really wants to be and I think find something a little bit more in his game. A few years ago he had that one season in the treble-winning team where he was truly outstanding there… Give it to Jack and he’ll hang onto it and he’ll make something happen for us. That’s disappeared lately. I hope he gets it back.
Grealish enters the final months of his contract arrangement with zero goals and zero assists in six Everton matches. His availability for the November 23, 2026 fixture against Brentford marks the first opportunity for the 31-year-old to feature in competitive play since his suspension.