{"id":371389,"date":"2025-08-25T03:54:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T03:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/371389\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T03:54:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T03:54:17","slug":"grealish-superb-hurzeler-on-rutter-is-ndiaye-injured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/371389\/","title":{"rendered":"Grealish superb, Hurzeler on Rutter + is Ndiaye injured?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jack Grealish<\/strong> (\u00a36.5m) provided the inspiration as Everton beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 on Sunday.<\/p>\n

We pick out the key takeaways from this match in our next Gameweek 2 Scout Notes piece.<\/p>\n

GREALISH SHINES<\/p>\n

Jack Grealish was front and centre of Everton\u2019s 2-0 win over Brighton.<\/p>\n

The playmaker provided two assists to earn a share of the bonus and 11 points.<\/p>\n

He nearly added a third assist, too, only for substitute Dwight McNeil<\/strong> (\u00a35.9m) to miscue his shot from 10 yards out.<\/p>\n

Grealish\u2019s impressive performance included three chances created.<\/p>\n

He also demonstrated his commitment to Everton\u2019s defensive cause, with 11 defensive contributions (DefCons).<\/p>\n

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\u201cI felt really good. It was nice. I don\u2019t want to get into like saying I didn\u2019t feel free before, but out there today I could drift, I could do what I want more or less and play with a bit of freedom. Take more risks. I feel like I have done that.\u201d \u2013 Jack Grealish<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

With No 10 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall<\/strong> (\u00a35.0m) frequently drifting to the left to connect with Grealish, 66.7% of the chances created by Everton on Sunday originated from that side of the pitch, compared to just 11.1% on the right.<\/p>\n

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Above: Everton\u2019s average position map v Brighton, inc Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (22) and Jack Grealish (18)<\/p>\n

IS NDIAYE INJURED?<\/p>\n

Iliman Ndiaye<\/strong> (\u00a36.5m) was the first scorer at Everton\u2019s new stadium, tapping home Grealish\u2019s low cross.<\/p>\n

However, despite a lively display, he was unexpectedly hooked on 63 minutes.<\/p>\n

The BBC live commentary (see below) and Liverpool Echo<\/a> have both suggested he was injured, but we\u2019ve not yet heard anything from the player himself or David Moyes to corroborate that.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ll hopefully get an update when Moyes faces the media before Wednesday\u2019s EFL Cup tie against Mansfield Town.<\/p>\n

James Garner<\/strong> (\u00a35.0m) powered home the second for Everton.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Thierno Barry<\/strong> (\u00a36.0m) was preferred to Beto<\/strong> (\u00a35.5m) up top.<\/p>\n

Although he didn\u2019t have much joy in front of goal, notably heading a chance over from a Dewsbury-Hall corner, he held the ball up well and likely did enough to secure another start at Molineux next week.<\/p>\n

BRIGHTON RUE MISSED CHANCES\/WELBECK PEN<\/p>\n

Everton were lucky to keep their clean sheet intact on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Kaoru Mitoma<\/strong> (\u00a36.5m) and Jan<\/strong> Paul van Hecke<\/strong> (\u00a34.5m) both struck the woodwork.<\/p>\n

Danny Welbeck<\/strong> (\u00a36.4m) also had a penalty saved by Jordan Pickford<\/strong> (\u00a35.5m), notably when Matt O\u2019Riley<\/strong> (\u00a35.5m) was on the pitch, as Brighton created 2.36 expected goals (xG).<\/p>\n

Welbeck had an earlier opportunity, too, which he scooped over the bar from six yards out. The xG figure on that chance was 0.77.<\/p>\n

It was supplied by Yankuba Minteh<\/strong> (\u00a36.0m), who caused plenty of problems for Everton\u2019s makeshift left-back Garner.<\/p>\n

Indeed, his searing pace helped create four chances for his teammates at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the most of any player. He also racked up 13 penalty box touches, another match-high.<\/p>\n

On the DefCon front, Mats Wieffer<\/strong> (\u00a35.0m), James Tarkowski<\/strong> (\u00a35.5m), Michael Keane<\/strong> (\u00a34.5m) and Garner all picked up extra points for their defensive efforts.<\/p>\n

Tarkowski is now one of just five defenders to earn DefCon points in each of the first two Gameweeks.<\/p>\n

RUTTER INJURY LATEST<\/p>\n

Welbeck made his return to Brighton\u2019s starting XI in Gameweek 2, with Georginio Rutter<\/strong> (\u00a36.0m) unexpectedly absent.<\/p>\n

Fabian Hurzeler later revealed the Frenchman had picked up a small issue on the eve of the match.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe had a small issue in training and unfortunately then we had to make the decision. It is only a small issue and he should be back soon.\u201d \u2013 Fabian Hurzeler on Georginio Rutter<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Carlos Baleba<\/strong> (\u00a35.0m), meanwhile, was withdrawn at half-time for tactical reasons, having suffered a poor opening 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

As for Rutter, it sounds like he\u2019ll be back soon, although it is worth noting Brighton are about to embark on a tough run of fixtures right through until the end of October.<\/p>\n

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