Winger in contention to feature at Leeds
Moyes: ‘He thinks he’s got a little bit to prove’
David Moyes has said Jack Grealish’s determination to relaunch his career and prove people wrong in the process convinced him that the Manchester City outcast could bring excitement back to Everton.
Grealish is “looking fabulous, in great shape” and in contention to feature in Everton’s Premier League opener at Leeds on Monday, according to Moyes, despite not playing in pre‑season having fallen out of favour under Pep Guardiola. The 29-year-old started only seven league games for City last season and was left out of their 27-man squad for the Club World Cup this summer. He was also omitted from the England squad last summer for the European Championship after losing his place following City’s 2023 treble-winning campaign.
Moyes “tried to get as much information as I could” on Grealish’s problems at City, although he has not spoken to Guardiola about what occurred, but says the player’s hunger to recapture the form that made him Britain’s first £100m footballer banished any doubts over the loan.
