Jack Grealish sends message to Everton fans after controversial Chelsea loss

Jack Grealish has often been the voice of reason since signing for Everton.

Now in his second spell with the Toffees on loan from Manchester City, it's been a rollercoaster ride.

Ending his Etihad association last season, it was all about playing more football under David Moyes.

Just as he got into the swing of things, an injury halted his season in January at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Now, he's back for round two, but that may not be going as hoped.

After the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, it was Grealish who is trying to keep the calm around Merseyside.

What has Jack Grealish said?

The England international started again for Everton, completing 85 minutes before being replaced.

It was Brennan Johnson who came on, but the Wales international is struggling to find his rhythm since signing.

Going into the break goalless, the game was up for grabs, but an early Pedro Neto goal appeared to end hopes immediately.

It was the Portgual international who also scored the second late on to seal all three points for Xabi Alonso.

Grealish wasn't impressed with the second half at all, and took to his personal Instagram stories on Sunday to reflect.

"Nowhere near good enough in the second half yesterday," he said.

"Thanks for the support as always."

What was controversial about Everton vs Chelsea?

There were plenty of hotspots in this one, with several different incidents riling up players, fans and coaching staff.

Harrison Armstrong was booked for what seemed like a perfectly normal slide tackle and that set the tone.

Or so we thought.

Despite being booked, Morgan Rogers somehow avoided a second, or even a straight red for making high contact on James Garner's shin with his studs.

Some have argued that it was a fair call because Garner went in just as hard, but that makes zero sense.

Did Garner make contact studs up? No.

Cole Palmer was also on very thin ice after being booked too, the officials becoming lenient after that.

Of course, that doesn't excuse the performance, but consistency is all everybody wants from officials in the Premier League.

They just aren't getting it.