Jack Grealish at Everton: Can he maintain form after the international break.

Great start to the season for Jack Grealish

According to The Sun: Jack Grealish (£3.4m) is receiving well-deserved praise for his start to the season. His loan from Manchester City to Everton seems to have added some confidence to the 29-year-old, who has already notched up four assists in just 197 minutes of Premier League play.

This burst of creativity, coupled with six bonus points, has helped Grealish accumulate 30 points in the first three rounds of the season. Only Lucas Paquetá (£3.7m) is ahead of him in the rankings as of writing.

The new fan favorite at Everton has already made his mark at Hill Dickinson Stadium, as evidenced by the statistics. Grealish ranks second in fouls won, seventh in successful dribbles, and impressively third in blocks. His pass accuracy stands at 90%, which is also a significant achievement.

So it’s no surprise that many Dream Team managers have opted to include him in their squads.

Currently, his ownership stands at 30.8%, surpassing only three players: Erling Haaland (£7.5m), João Pedro (£4.7m), and Mohamed Salah (£7.5m).

At this point, Grealish is the most popular new player ahead of the fourth round, beating Trevoh Chalobah (£4m).

Grealish's prospects before the international break

But did managers plan their time well? Those who supported Grealish from the beginning or added him at any point in August were well rewarded. However, after the international break, the situation in Dream Team will change as European competitions kick off.

The start of the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League means that many teams will play two matches in one round, including Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace.

The good news is that while Everton is not participating in European competitions, the team will still play in the Carabao Cup, which will give them the chance for two games in the fifth round.

However, this means that Grealish will have a maximum of four opportunities to earn points in the next three rounds.

In contrast, eight teams have already scheduled six games in that same period.

Grealish can certainly continue to deliver good results, but he'll need to show something special to maintain a high position in the rankings without European commitments supporting his schedule.

Moreover, David Moyes' team has a tough fixture schedule through the end of October: Aston Villa (a), Liverpool (h), West Ham (a), Crystal Palace (h), Manchester City (a), Tottenham (h).

This doesn’t mean that the risk during the international break could lead to failure — such a move could present an opportunity for a lucrative price increase, but the upcoming schedule is not in his favor.

We should not forget that he won’t be the first player to overcome difficulties — Bryan Mbeumo (£5.5m) showcased good form last season while having few additional matches outside the Premier League. However, managers who prefer a cautious approach are likely to steer clear of him at this moment.

Prove us all wrong, Jack!

Overall, Jack Grealish has proven to be a powerful addition to Everton, his success at the season's start promises an interesting battle for his popularity among Dream Team managers. However, changes in the match schedule and European tournaments may impact his future performance and managers’ decisions.