Moyes refuses to say whether Jack Grealish's Everton absence is only about fitness after his breach of club discipline

David Moyes refused to clarify whether Jack Grealish's ongoing Everton absence stems solely from a fitness issue, hinting the 31-year-old's disciplinary breach remains unresolved. The manager declined to confirm when the winger might return, saying only: 'He's unavailable at the moment and we'll make a decision with the club when we think that availability comes back.'

Grealish missed three straight games — ill for the Arsenal clash, then dropped for a Carabao Cup tie after an unauthorised training absence.

Everton officially cited 'match fitness' for Monday's Newcastle Premier League game, but Moyes pointedly refused to confirm that was the full picture.

Despite Grealish's absence, Everton beat Newcastle 1-0 on Monday to climb to seventh in the Premier League table.