'Didn't want the season to end like this' - Grealish has surgery

"Grealish, who was on a season-long loan at Everton from Manchester City, suffered the injury on 18 January during a 1-0 win over former club Aston Villa. The 30-year-old midfielder had made 22 appearances in all competitions for Everton this season, scoring twice and providing six assists. "Didn't want the season to end like this but that's football, gutted," he wrote in a post on Instagram. "Surgery done and now all focus on getting back fit. I know for sure I will come back fitter, stronger and better than before.""

"The injury ends any hopes of Grealish making England's World Cup squad this summer. Grealish's recent form at Everton led to suggestions that he could earn a recall to the England squad and push for a place at the World Cup. His most recent appearance came under caretaker manager Lee Carsley in October 2024. Grealish won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup after joining City from Aston Villa for a then British record 100m in 2021."

""The support I've had since coming to this unbelievable club has meant the world to me," he added. "The staff, my teammates and especially the fans have been incredible and I absolutely love representing this club. I'll be backing the lads all the way and doing everything I can to get back as soon as possible. Thank you again for all the love, it means so much.""

Jack Grealish has undergone surgery for a foot stress fracture sustained on 18 January during a 1-0 win over Aston Villa while on loan at Everton. The 30-year-old midfielder made 22 appearances for Everton this season, scoring twice and providing six assists before the injury. The surgery ends any realistic chance of Grealish making England's World Cup squad despite recent form that had prompted recall speculation. Grealish previously won multiple major trophies with Manchester City but fell out of favour and moved to Everton on loan. Grealish thanked Everton staff, teammates and fans and pledged to focus on returning fitter and stronger.

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