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The Press Association understands the breach relates to an unauthorised absence from training.
The 31-year-old also missed Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Arsenal, but that was put down to illness.
Jarrad Branthwaite remains sidelined for a second successive game due to concussion protocols, while Jack Grealish is unavailable for selection due to a breach of Club discipline.
— Everton (@Everton) October 29, 2026
Grealish, who is on a second consecutive season-long loan from Manchester City, had started Everton’s previous three Premier League matches against Ipswich, Hull and Chelsea, and has made a total of six appearances for the Toffees this term.
Everton are hosting Newcastle for a place in the quarter-finals, where Fleetwood await after their shock victory over Premier League champions Arsenal on Tuesday night.