Jack Grealish's difficult spell at Everton has taken another turn, with the midfielder set to miss a third consecutive match following an internal disciplinary issue.
The 31-year-old has not featured for the Toffees since their Premier League defeat by Chelsea on October 17, with his absence now extending into Friday's meeting with Coventry.
David Moyes has confirmed that Grealish remains unavailable, although the Everton manager has suggested the situation could yet be resolved.
David Moyes provides Jack Grealish update after disciplinary issue
"No, Jack is not available," he said.
"I wouldn't give you the plan but we will be working with Jack again soon."
Grealish has missed Everton's two meetings with Newcastle over the past week, including their Premier League fixture and Carabao Cup tie, following what has been described as a breach of club discipline.
The issue is understood to have arisen from an unauthorised absence from training, although Everton have remained guarded about the circumstances.
The club previously cited a lack of fitness when explaining his continued absence, while Moyes has avoided providing further details.
Asked whether the upcoming international break could provide an opportunity to resolve the situation, the Everton manager added: "We just need to wait and see how things go."
Grealish facing uncertain Everton future
Grealish returned to Everton for a second loan spell this season after scoring twice in 22 appearances during his previous stint at the club.
His first spell was disrupted by injury, while his move from Manchester City offered an opportunity to rebuild his career after falling out of favour at the Etihad Stadium.
The former England international played an important role in City's historic Treble-winning campaign in 2022-23, having joined the club from Aston Villa for £100 million in 2021.
However, his latest absence has interrupted his attempts to establish himself at Everton, where he had made six appearances this season before the disciplinary issue emerged.
With his Manchester City contract due to expire at the end of the season, regular football remains important as he looks to get his career back on track.
For now, Moyes has left the door open to a return, but Grealish's immediate future at Everton remains uncertain.
