Grealish Injury

England Handed World Cup Scare After Grealish Injury Update From Moyes

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Published - Jan 31, 2026, 12:37 PM

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Everton coach David Moyes revealed that Jack Grealish is expected to be out for the rest of the EPL season.
The English midfielder suffered a foot stress fracture during his side's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.
The injury rules out the 30-year-old from England's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad plans.

Merseyside giants Everton recently provided Jack Grealish injury update, which could have ramifications for England's 2026 FIFA World Cup plans. Head coach David Moyes has ruled out the 30-year-old midfielder for the remainder of the EPL campaign, breaking the hearts of thousands of fans.

Grealish suffered a foot stress fracture in the Toffees 1-0 win over his former side Aston Villa. The Englishman was rediscovering his form and confidence with the team, scoring two goals and providing six assists this season.

The Birmingham native joined Moyes' men on loan from Manchester City in the summer, hoping to seal a spot in the national team setup. However, the recent setback will rob him of an opportunity to represent his nation at the 2026 continental showpiece.

David Moyes Confirms Surgery For Grealish Injury

The Scottish gaffer underlined the importance of Grealish for the club and its players ahead of another challenging campaign. During the pre-game press conference ahead of their game against Brighton, Moyes shared details about what fans can expect about Grealish injury.

“We believe he's probably going to need surgery, but that's still not absolutely confirmed. It probably rules him out for the rest of the season, yes.” Moyes said.

Moyes also stated how the team will miss his experience and presence on the field, with Everton currently sitting in 10th place in the EPL standings.

What's next for England and Grealish?

The words of David Moyes on Jack Grealish injury clearly indicate that the Everton man is going to miss his fixed spot in the England FIFA World Cup Squad and will be watching the English side on television as a fan. For England, there is a dearth of options available for head coach Thomas Tuchel in players like Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze and Kobbie Mainoo to replace a player of Grealish's skillset.

The Three Lions will field one of the strongest lineups for the upcoming tournament and will be one of the favorites to win the ‘Victory’. Therefore, while Grealish injury is a huge loss, talented players are ready to step up and deliver in his absence for Tuchel.