Everton Football Club faces a significant setback as Jack Grealish is likely to spend a considerable time on the sidelines after suffering a foot injury. The injury, suspected to be a stress fracture, reportedly occurred during Everton's recent 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. Grealish, who played the entire 90 minutes of the match against his former club, is expected to see a specialist in the coming days to determine the full extent of the injury.

The news comes as a major blow for both Everton and the player. Grealish has been a key figure for the Toffees since joining on loan from Manchester City last summer. In 20 Premier League appearances this season, he has scored two goals and provided six assists, becoming an integral part of David Moyes' squad. His creativity and attacking prowess have been vital, as he leads the team with eight goal involvements and 38 chances created. In the Premier League this season, only Bruno Fernandes (40) and Jeremy Doku (39) have created more chances from open play than Grealish (36).

Everton released a statement confirming the injury and stating that Grealish is under the care of the club's medical team. The club also indicated that the player would be reviewed by a specialist to assess the problem further.

The potential long-term absence of Grealish adds to Everton's injury woes. The team is already missing several key players, including Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Charly Alcaraz, Tim Iroegbunam and Jarrad Branthwaite. Additionally, Michael Keane is currently suspended. The absence of Grealish will undoubtedly test the depth and resilience of the squad as they navigate the remainder of the season.

The injury also casts a shadow over Grealish's aspirations on the international stage. With the World Cup on the horizon this year, a lengthy spell on the sidelines could jeopardize his chances of forcing his way into the plans of England boss Thomas Tuchel.

While the length of Grealish's absence remains uncertain until the specialist assessment, early reports suggest he could be out for several months. This setback could potentially open the door for other players within the squad, such as Tyler Dibling, to step up and prove their worth. Everton face Leeds United in their next Premier League fixture on January 26.