Jack Grealish’s Everton return is already showing signs of something special
Jack Grealish has not scored or assisted yet on his return to Everton.
The Blues secured the Manchester City star's second loan spell on deadline day.
He has featured four times so far in his comeback, and the lack of goal contributions may be a concern.
The 31-year-old managed two strikes and six assists with the Hill Dickinson Stadium side last season, before injury ended his season in January.
The 1-0 win against Ipswich on Saturday offer signs that something special is set to come from Grealish in the near future.
He is already showing signs that he is back to his best after being reunited with David Moyes.
How did Jack Grealish perform in Everton win over Ipswich?
Grealish put in a brilliant display in his first league start since returning to the Blues.
The veteran winger created five chances for his teammates in the contest on Saturday, according to Fotmob data.
He managed four touches in the opposition box, with six passes into the final third and six line-breaking passes.
Defensively, Grealish managed seven recoveries and won two ground duels of the four that he attempted, for a 50 per cent success rate.
That suggests that he is ready to hit the ground running again, after making his long-awaited return to the L3 outfit.
Why the goals and assists will come very soon for Grealish
The numbers suggest that it is only a matter of time before Grealish gets his first goal contribution of the 2026-27 campaign.
He started very fast last time around, with two assists in his first three games, which came against Brighton and Wolves.
The data from the victory over the Tractor Boys suggests that he is set to repeat that, as he created the most chances on the pitch.
He is clearly comfortable in Moyes' system, and he will be keen to keep Tyrique George either on the bench or the opposite flank.
The Toffees need Grealish to be at his best regularly, if they are to have any chance of playing European competition next season.
Their squad is very thin, but if the former England star can bring his teammates up to his level until the winter transfer window opens, they have a chance of achieving that ambition.