Grealish trains with Everton amid injury concerns

Everton show ambition with an early training session by a player not yet officially signed while injuries threaten rotation.

Grealish trains with Everton amid injury concerns

Jack Grealish was spotted training with Everton at Finch Farm ahead of the formal loan deal from Manchester City. Talks reached a breakthrough on Monday, allowing a medical to proceed, and Everton published images of him in the gym and on the training pitch. He has not yet appeared in City’s pre‑season schedule, but the club’s early media gallery signals a move meant to be quick and definitive.

Two injury issues loom over the squad ahead of a trip to Leeds United. Vitalii Mykolenko was forced off early against Roma, while Nathan Patterson is dealing with a hernia, Harrison Armstrong has a thigh issue, and Jarrad Branthwaite has reportedly picked up a hamstring problem in training. Moyes is expected to address Grealish’s role for the Leeds game at Friday’s press conference and clarify how soon the loan might affect the lineup.

This move shows Everton acting fast to add immediate impact, using a public gallery to shape the narrative around the signing. It reflects a willingness to blend speed with media visibility, a trend in a crowded transfer market. Yet swift action can create pressure if the player struggles to settle or if the squad remains thin in key areas.

The injuries complicate the plan. Grealish could bring pace and creativity, but his effectiveness depends on fitness elsewhere and how Moyes manages minutes across a busy schedule. The summer strategy is being tested as depth is tested now and possibly later, forcing tough calls on rotation and long‑term planning.

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Time will tell how this bold early move translates into on field results