Forget Jack Grealish, Everton star's absence has unlocked a new demon player

Tyrique George impressed in Everton's 1-0 win over Newcastle, creating chances and completing 75% of his dribbles while Jack Grealish served a disciplinary absence.

Jack Grealish was excluded from Everton's matchday squad for their 1-0 victory at Newcastle on Monday, 2 November, for disciplinary reasons, raising questions about his future at the club. The 31-year-old remains a fan favourite despite being on loan, but his absence provided an opportunity for teammate Tyrique George.

George, the 20-year-old winger who joined Everton permanently from Chelsea, made the most of his 90 minutes against Newcastle. He created one chance, had one shot saved, missed one big chance, and completed 75 per cent of his four dribbles—the most of any player in the match. Defensively, he made four recoveries, one tackle, one interception, and contested eight total duels. His performance was instrumental in Everton's win, with Thierno Barry scoring after George's shot wasn't dealt with by Newcastle goalkeeper Lukáš Horníček.

Manager David Moyes demonstrated his team can function without Grealish, but the obvious approach would be to reintroduce the experienced winger to the bench and phase him back slowly. However, George's display means he cannot be dropped after such an impressive outing, leaving Moyes with a selection dilemma ahead of Friday's clash with Coventry City.