Crystal Palace Team News - Soccer

Eddie Nketiah - Nearing training return Nketiah (undisclosed) could return to training Wednesday or Thursday after being forced off at halftime of Saturday's 3-2 win over Fulham, according to coach Pierre Sage. "Nketiah...

Impact Nketiah's injury appears to be relatively minor after he was unable to continue against Fulham, where he recorded his first assist of the season before being withdrawn at halftime. His potential return to training this week gives him a chance of being involved against Ipswich on Saturday, though Jorgen Strand Larsen has strengthened his claim for the starting striker role by scoring twice against Middlesbrough. Nketiah had started each of Palace's first three league matches, so the competition for minutes up front could increase once he is fully available.

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Jorgen Strand Larsen - Pushes for starting role Strand Larsen scored twice and provided one assist in Tuesday's Carabao Cup win over Middlesbrough and could start Saturday against Ipswich Town, according to coach Pierre Sage. "I...

Impact Strand Larsen strengthened his case for a larger role by scoring twice and adding an assist after making an impact across 45 minutes off the bench against Fulham on Saturday. Manager Pierre Sage highlighted the increased competition at striker following his performance, though the forward's workload will need to be managed after playing 73 minutes Tuesday. With Eddie Nketiah still working his way back from injury, Strand Larsen could be rewarded with a start against Ipswich.

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Honest Ahanor - Starting in Carabao Cup Ahanor (thigh) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Middlesbrough.

Impact The defender, one of the latest additions to the Selhurst Park side before the transfer deadline, will make his debut with the Eagles. He slots in at center-back in a back three next to Axel Disasi and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

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Jaydee Canvot - Two tackles won Canvot registered two tackles (two won), four clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Fulham.

Impact Canvot earned his third straight start Saturday, winning two tackles and making four effective clearances. Despite the back line conceding eight goals so far, he's been a solid contributor, totaling six tackles won, four blocks, nine clearances, and three interceptions through the opening matches, an encouraging early trend for the center back.

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Eddie Nketiah - Assists, subbed off at half Nketiah assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Fulham. He was injured and subbed out in the 46th minute.

Impact Nketiah recorded his first goal involvement of the season with an assist, adding a key pass and a shot on target. However, he was subbed off at halftime with a suspected injury concern. Despite starting all three opening matches, he hasn't played past the 70th minute, totaling four key passes, two shots on target, and four tackles won, steady involvement while Ismaila Sarr remains sidelined.

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Daichi Kamada - Assists in win Kamada assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Fulham.

Impact Kamada recorded an assist and produced two key passes in Saturday's 3-2 win over Fulham. He's been a steady presence in Crystal Palace's midfield to start the season, balancing his contributions on both sides of the ball with four key passes, two successful dribbles, and seven tackles won through the first three Premier League matches.

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Dean Henderson - Five saves Henderson registered five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win over Fulham.

Impact Henderson made five saves but allowed two goals against Fulham on Saturday. He's still searching for his first clean sheet of the season, conceding eight goals through three appearances while posting nine saves and two high claims, a solid statistical start despite the lack of a shutout.

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Evann Guessand - Challenged to earn recall Guessand was omitted from Saturday's matchday squad against Fulham after coach Pierre Sage was unhappy with his performance as a substitute against Manchester City, per The Athleti...

Impact Guessand's exclusion represents an early setback following his summer arrival, with manager Pierre Sage opting to leave him out on performance grounds rather than because of a physical issue. He was also omitted from Palace's Europa League squad, increasing the importance of domestic opportunities as he looks to establish a role with his new club. A strong response in training could put him back in contention as soon as Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Middlesbrough.

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Dwight McNeil - Omitted on performance grounds McNeil was left out of the squad for Saturday's 3-2 win over Fulham due to a sporting decision following his performance off the bench against Manchester City, according to coach P...

Impact McNeil's omission was not injury-related, with manager Pierre Sage making clear he was dissatisfied with the winger's contribution against Manchester City. The coach described the decision as a one-match message rather than a lasting exclusion, leaving McNeil with an opportunity to respond in training and potentially return to the squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Middlesbrough. He will need to show greater impact to work his way back into Palace's attacking rotation.

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Cheick Doucoure - Set for senior return Doucoure (knee) is set to make his first senior appearance in nearly 20 months during Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Middlesbrough, according to coach Pierre Sage, per The Athlet...

Impact Doucoure has already gained match fitness with the U21s this season and was included in the senior squad for Saturday's 3-2 win over Fulham but remained an unused substitute. Tuesday is now expected to mark the next step in his comeback, with manager Pierre Sage confirming he will receive some playing time. His minutes are likely to be managed initially after such a lengthy absence as he works toward establishing himself again in Palace's midfield rotation.

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Tyrick Mitchell - Nets brace vs. Fulham Mitchell scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Fulham. He was injured and su...

Impact Mitchell was a constant attacking threat on the left flank and found the back of the net twice. He sent a rocket into the near post past Bernd Leno to even things up in the 35th minute, and he later scored in the second half after the Fulham defense was unable to clear the ball. Mitchell offers excellent two-way value as a durable wing-back who can contribute on both sides of the ball. Through three EPL starts in 2026/27, he's racked up two goals, five shots, four chances created, eight crosses, eight clearances and six tackles.

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Ben Chilwell - Scores game-winner off bench Chilwell scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Fulham.

Impact Chilwell came off the bench to replace Tyrick Mitchell, and the veteran left-back exploited the spaces left by the Cottagers' defense to score the game-winner late in the second half. This was Chilwell's first appearance of the season after he was a deadline-day signing for the Eagles, but unless he finds a way to play regularly, his fantasy appeal won't be very high. Even if he does play regularly, he's likely to do so as a center-back rather than a full-back over Mitchell, limiting his fantasy appeal to mostly defensive stats.

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Ben Chilwell - Finds bench role Chilwell (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Fulham.

Impact Chilwell returned to the matchday squad after coach Pierre Sage confirmed his availability following his recovery from the knee issue that had affected him during his spell with Strasbourg. The left-back's return to Crystal Palace adds another option on the flank, but Sage opted to ease him back into the squad with a bench role rather than handing him an immediate starting spot, with Tyrick Mitchell expected to retain his place on the left side of the defense.

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Honest Ahanor - Ruled out against Fulham Ahanor (not injury related) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Fulham.

Impact Ahanor has been unable to earn a place in the matchday squad despite coach Pierre Sage confirming everyone outside of the long-term absentees was available following his deadline-day arrival from Atalanta. The 18-year-old completed his season-long loan move and arrives with Serie A experience, but Sage ultimately decided to give him additional time to settle into his new surroundings before involving him in the matchday squad.

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Honest Ahanor - Ready for Palace debut Ahanor is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham following his deadline-day arrival from Atalanta, according to coach Pierre Sage. "Everyone else is OK apart...

Impact Ahanor is immediately available for selection following his season-long loan move, giving Palace another left-footed option in central defense. The 18-year-old arrives with Serie A experience despite his age and could quickly compete for minutes in a backline currently without long-term absentee Chadi Riad. However, it remains unclear whether manager Pierre Sage will hand him an immediate debut against Fulham or give him additional time to settle into his new surroundings.

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Ben Chilwell - Available against Fulham Chilwell (knee) has recovered from his injury and is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham, according to coach Pierre Sage. "Everyone else is OK apart from o...

Impact Chilwell is ready to be involved after returning to Crystal Palace following his spell with Strasbourg, having previously been dealing with a knee issue. The left-back's availability adds another option on the flank, though it remains to be seen whether he's immediately ready to start or will initially operate as a backup to Tyrick Mitchell as he settles back into the squad.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta - Still out with hamstring injury Mateta (hamstring) remains unavailable for Saturday's clash against Fulham, according to coach Pierre Sage. "Mateta will be back in 3 weeks. He's okay with staying, he told me last...

Impact Mateta remains in the early stages of his recovery after suffering the muscular injury during an individual training session. He was initially handed a recovery timeline of at least four weeks, so Saturday's contest was always expected to come too soon, with another few weeks on the sidelines likely. Jorgen Strand Larsen should remain the leading option to start at center-forward while Mateta recovers.

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Ismaila Sarr - Remains sidelined Sarr (groin) remains unavailable for Saturday's Premier League clash against Fulham, according to coach Pierre Sage. "Sarr needs time to recover. He is injured at the moment."

Impact Sarr continues to struggle with the groin problem that has kept him out since the start of the Premier League campaign, and there's still no clear timetable for his return. The winger had already been limited to individual work because of significant discomfort, and the latest update suggests he still needs additional recovery time before rejoining the available options. Eddie Nketiah should continue to benefit from Sarr's absence in the attacking rotation.

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Quinten Timber - Joins Crystal Palace Timber has completed a transfer to Crystal Palace following his exit from Ligue 1 squad Marseille, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Timber will reinforce a Palace midfield that lacked a more dynamic alternative to Daichi Kamada, Adam Wharton and Jefferson Lerma. The 25-year-old has also played on the left wings at times, so his exact role in his new team remains unclear. He recently represented the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup, where he recorded 54 minutes of play as a substitute.

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Dario Osorio Osorio - Signs with Crystal Palace Osorio has moved to Crystal Palace after three years in Danish side Midtjylland, his new club announced Tuesday.

Impact Osorio is expected to offer a consistent attacking threat on Palace's right flank, potentially targeting a gradual integration to a starting role over the 2026/27 season. In that case, he might be deployed in an attacking spot at the expense of wither Eddie Nketiah or Yeremy Pino. The Chilean international boasts 25 appearances for his country, scoring three goals in that span.

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Ben Chilwell - Returns to Palace Chilwell (knee) is back with Crystal Palace after spending the last year at French team Strasbourg, according to the club.

Impact Chilwell will head back to England on a permanent transfer, hoping to come close to the level he showed for Leicester and Chelsea between 2015 and 2022. However, over a previous stint with the Eagles, the left-back recorded just one goal across eight appearances (one start) in league play. After that, he found more consistency with Strasbourg, assisting twice and tallying 53 clearances, 22 interceptions and 25 tackles in 20 Ligue 1 matches. He's still a decent option to challenge Tyrick Mitchell in the wing-back spot as soon as he recovers from a knee issue.

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Honest Ahanor - Loaned to Crystal Palace Ahanor has joined Crystal Palace on loan from Atalanta for the rest of the season, with a pre-agreement already in place sending him to Chelsea on a permanent deal next summer.

Impact Ahanor is a left-footed center back who's made 35 appearances for Atalanta, 18 as a starter, and has two senior Italy caps as of this past June, but he's still viewed as a project for the future rather than an immediate first-team fixture. The loan to Palace lets him keep playing regular first-team football in the interim, and he's expected to help fill the void left by Chadi Riad's ACL injury. The move is structured as a loan from Atalanta rather than Chelsea directly, since Palace already has one loan spot from Chelsea filled by Axel Disasi and Premier League rules cap clubs at one loan signing from the same club at a time. It's an unusual setup involving three clubs and two separate deals.

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