Manchester City have seen media attention shift to Jack Grealish, the English full-back on loan at Everton, following his exclusion from the Carabao Cup match against the Toffees. Everton manager David Moyes said the decision was made due to the player's alleged absence from training. Grealish was therefore left out of the playing group, with the club expressing their full support for the disciplinary measure taken against him.
In response to the episode, Enzo Maresca, manager of Manchester City, chose not to comment directly on the matter, stating that he did not have all the information necessary to express himself. "It's not correct to talk about Jack right now because he is an Everton player. And secondly, I don't have all the information," explained Maresca. Despite this, the coach reiterated his personal opinion on the player: "I continue to think he is a good boy, a good boy with a big heart."
Maresca recalled that his knowledge of Grealish dates back to his time as part of Pep Guardiola's staff at City. The pair have maintained a professional relationship even after Grealish's first spell at the club, with the player spending the 2025/26 season on loan at Everton before returning to City and then moving back to the Toffees for the current season.
The disciplinary case has brought Grealish back into the spotlight, but Maresca has stressed that he does not intend to interfere in decisions made by Everton. However, his opinion remains unchanged: the young Englishman is seen as a player with a "big heart".
For now, Grealish remains excluded from Everton's next match, while Manchester City continues to monitor the situation. The episode raises questions about compliance with training rules and disciplinary management at English clubs, but no immediate action is currently expected from City beyond monitoring the matter. The player's future remains uncertain, with the possibility of a return to the English club or further transfers depending on club decisions and team needs.