Jack Grealish is still a player with an attractive personality and outstanding talent, but his explosive performances are becoming increasingly rare in recent seasons.
The early stage of wearing the Everton shirt on loan once opened up a welcome sign. Grealish quickly made his mark with 4 assists in the first 3 matches, bringing a new source of energy to coach David Moyes' team. However, he then went through 14 consecutive matches in the Premier League without any more assists, and only scored 2 goals in 22 appearances.
Those numbers partly reflect Grealish's decline. In the last 3 Premier League seasons, he has made 60 appearances, scored 6 goals and made 8 assists. This is a rather modest statistic for a player who used to have a transfer fee of 100 million pounds when joining Man City in August 2021.
Grealish only has one year left on his contract with Man City and the last two seasons in a 6-year contract witnessed him being loaned out. That is a regrettable step back in the English midfielder's career. However, Grealish still has time to regain his form, as he is just about to turn 31.
Everton has reason to believe that Grealish will become an important factor in the new season. He once made a big impact in the early stages of wearing the team's shirt and was highly appreciated by Moyes for both expertise and role in the dressing room.
Everton's belief in Grealish also puts no small pressure on the English player. After a period of not meeting expectations at Man City, he needs to prove his ability to maintain a stable influence instead of just impressing in a few matches. Everton may be a suitable environment for Grealish to regain freedom in his playing style, especially when he is given more responsibility.
One of the points that helps Grealish still be highly appreciated is his technical qualities, ball control ability and how to stretch the opponent's defense. When in good form, he can attract many players to mark him, create space for teammates and change the pace of the match. These are also qualities that once helped him become one of the most outstanding players in the Premier League in Aston Villa's colors.
Grealish also has another goal: returning to the England national team. The current opportunity is not easy, but Thomas Tuchel still appreciates his talent. If he maintains stable form for a long time, Grealish can still convince the England national team coach to give him a chance.
Grealish is also motivated to rebuild. He understands that he was once especially loved by fans at Aston Villa and can completely build a similar image at Everton if he maintains his form. This loan period will not only be an opportunity for Everton to take advantage of an experienced player, but also an important test for Grealish himself.
