Everton forward Jack Grealish has confirmed that his season is over, after undergoing surgery for a foot issue he sustained in January.
Grealish has been a revelation on Merseyside since joining on a season-long loan from Manchester City in the summer, but his time at the Hill Dickinson will now end on a sour note.
The 30-year-old has registered two goals and six assists in the Premier League so far, becoming the talisman of David Moyes' side, but his manager had raised concerns about the nature of the injury, with his fears now confirmed.
"Didn't want the season to end like this but that's football, gutted," he said on social media.
"Surgery done and now all focus on getting back fit. I know for sure I will come back fitter, stronger and better than before.
"The support I've had since coming to this unbelievable club has meant the world to me. The staff, my teammates and especially the fans have been incredible and I absolutely love representing this club.
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"I'll be backing the lads all the way and doing everything I can to get back as soon as possible. Thank you again for all the love, it means so much."
Grealish's surgery also ends the outside chance that he would be included in Thomas Tuchel's England's squad for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada this summer.
