David Moyes highlighted Everton’s strong organizational values after Jack Grealish was left out of the squad for a 3-1 League Cup victory over Newcastle United following a disciplinary breach, as reported by 101 Great Goals.
Disciplinary Action and Manager’s Reaction
The on-loan Manchester City winger missed the matchday fixture at the Hill Dickinson Stadium after reportedly skipping a training session. Grealish had already missed Everton’s recent Premier League loss against Arsenal due to illness.
Moyes chose not to discuss the detailed reasons behind the 31-year-old player’s exclusion, but confirmed his full backing for the punishment. “It was a club decision. I support the decision. It’s something I don’t really want to speak too much about,” Moyes stated.
When questioned about potential distractions from the disciplinary matter, Moyes commended the squad’s professional culture. “I think the one thing about Everton and what they’ve got is they’ve got really good values behind it,” he explained, adding that all players uphold these standards on and off the pitch.
Match Action and Quarter-Final Draw
On the field, Everton secured a straightforward path to the quarter-finals. First-half goals from James Garner and Hayden Hackney gave the home side control, and Thierno Barry extended the lead in the 69th minute before Dan Burn scored a late consolation goal for Newcastle.
Everton will next play League Two team Fleetwood Town in the December quarter-finals after the lower-league side eliminated Arsenal on penalties. “I think the minute you use the word quarter-finals then you start to think, ‘this sounds good’,” Moyes commented.
The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw pairs Fleetwood Town against Everton, Manchester City against Bradford City, Liverpool against Bournemouth, and Crystal Palace against Sunderland.
