Moyes eyes record as Everton hosts Coventry City

Everton injury and squad updates

Jack Grealish will not play for Everton against Coventry City due to disciplinary issues. David Moyes confirmed on Thursday that Grealish is unavailable, stating: "No, Jack is not available. While the club initially cited a lack of fitness for the absence on Monday, the BBC reported the issue was an unauthorized absence from training.

Jarrad Branthwaite remains a doubt for the match after suffering cramp in both legs during the win against Newcastle United.

The FPL app estimates Branthwaite has a 75% chance of playing in Friday's match. Aside from these concerns, Everton has no fresh injury or suspension worries, according to livescore.com.

Coventry City injury report

Aurele Amenda is out with a three-month calf injury, which is expected to last until next month. Josh Eccles is out for Coventry City with an ankle injury until after the international break.

The Sky Blues are also missing forward Haji Wright, who is unavailable due to a hamstring injury that will keep him sidelined until after the international break. Luke Woolfenden is currently sidelined as well.

Bobby Thomas and Frank Onyeka face late fitness tests before the match. Livescore.com reported that Thomas is specifically dealing with a calf injury.

Managers face former clubs and milestones

David Moyes leads Everton into the match. Frank Lampard returns to Merseyside as the Coventry City manager.

Lampard faces his former club for the first time since his departure in January 2023. The Coventry manager arrives following a home win against Sunderland.

Potential midfield changes for the Sky Blues

Matt Grimes and Brandon Thomas-Asante may return to the Coventry City midfield. They could replace Victor Torp in the starting lineup.

Lampard provided an update on other injured players like Eccles.

Additional club personnel updates

Everton head coach Scott Phelan reported injury updates for his squad.

Inma Gabarro is recovering from an ACL injury with no set timeline for her return.

Coventry City club background

Coventry City currently competes in the Premier League. The club won the Championship title during the 2025/26 season.

The team is nicknamed "The Sky Blues". Manager Jimmy Hill coined this name in the 1960s after implementing the club's shirt color. The club won the FA Cup in 1987.