Everton take on Leeds United in the Premier League on Monday and will look to bring Jack Grealish up to speed ahead of the game.
David Moyes has pulled off something of a coup, with Jack Grealish completing a loan move to Everton earlier this week.
Grealish has taken number 18 at Everton and will look to earn a permanent move after arriving from Manchester City.
The former England international fell down Pep Guardiola’s pecking order at City, and now wants to salvage his career at Everton.
Paul Merson is backing Grealish to shine at Everton, and his Toffees career could start at Leeds United on Monday night.
Photo by Aurelien Meunier – PSG/PSG via Getty ImagesJack Grealish reunites with former Aston Villa teammate at Everton
Grealish may be lacking match sharpness, but Moyes will surely be tempted to throw him on the Everton bench against Leeds United.
Everton travel to Elland Road to kick off the season and will aim for a positive start to the campaign against the newly-promoted Whites.
Grealish could be a key part of that, but much will depend on how he fares in training ahead of the trip to West Yorkshire.
Grealish was spotted in Everton training on Thursday ahead of Monday’s clash, and he was able to reunite with a face from his Aston Villa past.
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye played with Grealish during the 2015-16 season as Aston Villa suffered relegation to the Championship.
Gueye was then snapped up by Everton while Grealish remained at Villa Park, but the pair are now back together nearly 10 years on.
Photos from Everton’s latest training session at Finch Farm, as posted on Everton’s official X account, show Grealish embracing Gueye as the pair gear up for the new season.
Grealish looked delighted to be back with Gueye once more, and the duo will hope that their latest season together doesn’t end in relegation this time.
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Everton suffer training blow
Grealish joining in training is a boost for Everton ahead of Monday’s clash, and Moyes will have plenty to think about in terms of Grealish’s role.
Everton have suffered a significant blow, though, with the Daily Mail reporting that Jarrad Branthwaite has picked up a hamstring injury.
It’s stated that Branthwaite has picked up an injury in training, and Everton fear that he could be out until the end of September.
Branthwaite suffered an injury against Southampton in May and is now set for another stint on the sidelines.
That means Michael Keane could partner James Tarkowski in the heart of defence, though Jake O’Brien is another option as Everton prepare for the trip to Leeds.