Why Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish have been left out of Man City’s squad for Boxing Day clash with Everton

City's line-up ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Everton featured several key players missing from the squad, with Grealish and Walker both out.

Already missing Oscar Bobb, Ruben Dias, and Ballon d'Or winning midfielder Rodri to long-term injuries, City suffered have had two more players snatched from their squad.

According to Daily Mail reporter Jack Gaughan, Grealish is missing due to being not fully fit, while Walker misses the game through illness.

With the detail provided, Walker and Grealish look set to be on the sidelines for a short spell, and could return as soon as Sunday, when they take on Leicester City.

However, City first need to deal with the matter at hand, and their game against Everton sees them take to the field with one win in their last 12 games, a record they will be looking to amend at the Etihad.