Overview
- Speaking on a Stan Sport podcast, Jack Grealish said Iliman Ndiaye is the most skilful player in the Premier League and described Bukayo Saka as excellent but "not skilful."
- Grealish argued Ndiaye excels in tight spaces without needing room to run, contrasting him with pace-driven wide players such as Jeremy Doku and Saka.
- Ndiaye has flown to Morocco to join Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations, ruling him out of Everton’s upcoming match against Arsenal.
- Arsenal Insider reported Everton will also be without Idrissa Gana Gueye due to AFCON travel, and that Grealish is touch and go after a recent hamstring issue.
- Goal.com highlighted Ndiaye’s rise since a 2024 move from Marseille, noting four goals and two assists in 16 league games and reporting outside interest, including fan speculation after a recent chat with Chelsea’s Reece James.