"But he has made a blistering start to life on Merseyside, registering four assists in four games in the Premier League, more than any other player in 2025-26. Since the beginning of last season, only Dwight McNeil (six) has provided more assists for Everton in the Premier League than Grealish, highlighting his immediate impact."
"Only three players have completed more take-ons in the Premier League this season than Grealish and Everton team-mate Iliman Ndiaye (both tied for eight). And Grealish has also created nine chances from open play in the top flight this term, a total only bettered by Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes (10)."
"But we didn't let that come into the recruitment decision at all. That decision was purely football-based, and we had to be sure we could get the Jack Grealish from Aston Villa, four years ago, and that he was there from a physical and psychological perspective, and that he really wanted to be [at Everton]."
Jack Grealish moved to Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City after limited playing time at his previous club. The England international had just 17 Premier League starts across the last two seasons and was omitted from the latest national camp. He has started strongly at Everton with four assists in four Premier League games and ranks among the league leaders for take-ons and chance creation. Since the previous season only one Everton player has more assists than him. The recruitment decision prioritized football factors, assessing physical and psychological readiness, with David Moyes central to convincing Grealish and setting expectations about earning a starting place.
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