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Grealish apologises for absence after breach of discipline

Grealish apologises for absence after breach of discipline

Jack Grealish issues an apology to Everton fans for his recent absence due to a disciplinary issue.

Jack Grealish has issued an apology to Everton fans for his recent absence due to a disciplinary issue.

The on-loan Manchester City midfielder missed the Toffees' two games against Newcastle United in the Premier League and Carabao Cup, as well as the win against Coventry prior to the international break, following a "breach of club discipline".

But he returned to action for the first time on Thursday, featuring in a behind-closed-doors victory against Championship side Derby County.

The 31-year-old posted an apology to the club and fans social media, saying he "can't wait to be back playing in front of you."

"Nice to be back out there with the boys today after a good few days training," Grealish wrote on his Instagram story.

"I want to apologise to the fans and everyone at the club for not being able to help the team the last few weeks.

"I love playing for this club and can't wait to be back playing in front of you guys in an Everton shirt. See you soon."

Before Everton's game against Coventry, manager David Moyes was asked if the international break would give Everton the opportunity to resolve the issue with Grealish, to which he said: "We just need to wait and see how things go."

In brief

Jack Grealish has issued an apology to Everton fans for his recent absence due to a disciplinary issue. The on-loan Manchester City midfielder missed the Toffees' two games against Newcastle United in the Premier League and Carabao Cup, as well as the win against Coventry prior to the international break, following a "breach of club discipline". "I love playing for this club and can't wait to be back playing in front of you guys in an Everton shirt.

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