JACK GREALISH SET TO MISS EVERTON-MAN CITY CLASH
Everton's Jack Grealish will miss this weekend's match against parent club Manchester City. The in-form midfielder is ineligible, dealing a blow to FPL managers. He is expected to return against Tottenham.
Everton midfielder Jack Grealish won’t be available for selection this weekend.
Since joining the Toffees in the summer, Grealish has found fresh life. He has already made an impression this season, tallying four assists and one goal.
Grealish has either scored or provided an assist in Everton's triumphs over Brighton, Wolves, and Crystal Palace, helping the team to 11 points from their first seven games.
Jack Grealish is not available this weekend; why?
This season, the England international is a favorite among FPL managers due to his recent performance.
Grealish has already scored 37 points and started six of Everton's first seven games.
Even though he has played 90 minutes in his last four games, any Premier League manager would be well advised to leave him out of their squad for this weekend because he is unable to play against Manchester City, his parent club.
But you do not have to search far for a trustworthy substitute for gameweek 8.
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Iliman Ndiaye, an attacker for Everton, is another player who is doing well. In addition, the summer addition has 37 points, three goals, and one assist.
When Everton hosts Tottenham Hotspur at Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 26, Grealish is anticipated to make a comeback to the starting lineup.
CONOR GALLAGHER CONFIRMED AS "VITAL" STARTER FOR SPURS FOLLOWING BENTANCUR’S INJURY LAYOFF
Conor Gallagher proved the doubters wrong against Man City. Discover why his €40m move to Tottenham is finally paying off for Spurs.
Chelsea and Atletico Madrid both decided Conor Gallagher wasn’t worth the trouble. At Chelsea, he had his moments—Pochettino liked him, but the fans never really warmed up. When Chelsea shipped him off to Atletico, it made sense. Enzo Fernandez stepped up, took over Gallagher’s role, and fit in perfectly next to Caicedo, with Cole Palmer adding that extra spark up front.
Things didn’t get much better for Gallagher in Spain. He barely got a chance at Atleti, lost his spot in the starting eleven, and pretty much ended up on the transfer list before anyone had time to blink. Interest was lukewarm at best until the winter window rolled around. Aston Villa wanted him and went after him pretty aggressively, but then Tottenham swooped in late. Spurs needed someone to patch up the midfield after Bentancur’s injury, so they just paid up—40 million euros, no hesitation.
His start at Tottenham? Rough. Honestly, that was to be expected. He’d played well at Palace before, but after his struggles at Atleti, he needed time to adjust. Sitting on the bench in Spain didn’t do him any favours.
Then Gallagher showed up. People doubted whether he could really add creativity and move the ball forward for Spurs, so his early struggles got people worried. But then came the 2-2 draw against Manchester City. He suddenly looked like the player both Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank were so desperate to sign.
Against City, Gallagher flipped the script. He set up a crucial assist, drove play forward on the dribble, and kept drawing fouls—everything the Spurs needed. Defensively, he was all over the place in a good way: two tackles, three interceptions, a full 90 minutes, and a huge part of the Spurs clawing their way back into the game.
Tottenham fans loved it. They saw the effort, the attitude, and the hunger to win. Gallagher just wouldn’t quit, and in that second half, he, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke ran the show. Four of those guys have been carrying Spurs lately, so Gallagher is fitting right in with them. That’s a pretty good sign he’s going to work out just fine in North London.
AC MILAN MEDICAL FAILURE: THE HIDDEN KNEE INJURY THAT CRUSHED MATETA’S £30M MOVE
Jean-Philippe Mateta's £30m move to AC Milan is OFF. Discover why a failed medical has put his France World Cup dreams in jeopardy.