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CHRIS RICHARDS #26 - DEFENDER - CRYSTAL PALACE
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Option off bench Richards (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Fulham.
Impact Richards is back on the bench for Saturday's clash with Fulham after returning to training earlier in the week. The defender is now back in contention for minutes, but evidently wasn't deemed fit enough to start Saturday's clash.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing training return Richards (hamstring) is nearing a return to training, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Next week [Chris] Richards should train with us if everything goes the right way, and th...
Impact Richards should return to training before a Nov. 9 clash with Fulham, giving him a chance to get back on the pitch before the international break. When fit he should be in line for consistent minutes, especially with a plethora of other defensive options struggling due to injury. Trevoh Chalobah will remain a starter while Richards completes his recovery
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to return Richards (hamstring) isn't an option for Monday's trip to Nottingham Forest, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "But also no new injured players are coming back, so we have the s...
Impact Richards isn't an option Monday as he works back from a hamstring issue. There was some hope he'd come back after the international break, but it appears that's not possible. There's no specific timeline for Richards' return, but an Oct. 27 clash with Tottenham seems unlikely. Trevoh Chalobah will likely continue in an expanded role alongside Marc Guehi.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Saturday's trip Richards has picked up a hamstring injury and will not be an option for Saturday's trip to Everton, confirmed manager Oliver Glasner. "He [Richards] is not available for the next w...
Impact Crystal Palace will be without center back Chris Richards for Saturday's Premier League match against Everton after suffering a hamstring injury. He had started all four Premier League matches this season, racking up 13 clearances and 10 tackles in those contests. Given the depth in Crystal Palace's back line, manager Oliver Glasner has several options to replace Richards, that being either Nathaniel Clyne and up-and-coming defender Trevoh Chalobah, who has just returned from an early-season abdomen injury.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
Shines defensively in draw Richards made five tackles (two won), five clearances and two interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Manchester United.
Impact Richards returned to the team after being rested on the previous match and was simply spectacular at the heart of the defense, forming a great defensive trio with Marc Guehi and Maxence Lacroix to hold a dangerous United attack scoreless. With back-to-back games with five clearances, Richards can become a must-have fantasy asset if he's able to sustain this form.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes starting role Richards finished the season with six straight starts, totaling 26 appearances (23 starts.)
Impact Richards struggled with injury earlier in the season and wasn't trusted by former manager Roy Hodgson. Under Oliver Glasner he became a crucial part of the starting XI, surpassing 2,000 minutes in a league season for the first time in his career. Richards should continue in a major role during his third season with Crystal Palace.
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Assists on single chance Richards assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 4-0 victory versus Manchester United.
Impact Richards created a single chance during Monday's win, but still came away with the assist. Richards isn't a major offensive contributor but he was still efficient during Monday's win. The defender is finally fit, though most of his upside weekly should come through his defensive actions, not his getting forward.
MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE
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Starting against West Ham Richards (knee) is starting for Palace during Sunday's home match with West Ham.
Impact Richards returns from a knee injury which has kept him out of Palace's past three matches. The defender had started every league match since December prior to the injury and jumps right back into the starting XI now that he's fit.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Uncertain Sunday Richards (knee) is in doubt for Sunday's clash with West Ham, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "[Chris] Richards: it was the first time he trained with us today, but it was a v...
Impact Richards was back in training Friday, but a light session makes him a true game-time call Sunday. He will need to pass late fitness tests with flying colors to have a chance of any significant minutes. That said if he avoids any setbacks it seems Richards could at least be back on the bench Sunday.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Aiming for Sunday return Richards (knee) is aiming for a Sunday return, he announced in an interview."I have a knee injury. Hopefully, what we're aiming for is West Ham. I'm just kind of taking it day by d...
Impact Richards getting back on the pitch against West Ham on Sunday would be a nice boon for the club. The defender has played every single minute he's been available for in 2024, missing only his last three matches due to the knee injury. If he is fully fit for Sunday's clash, Richards could contend for a starting role straight away.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Out for two to three weeks Richards (undisclosed) is set to be out for two to three weeks with an injury, as manager Oliver Glasner stated, "Richards is injured. He will be out for the next two to three week...
Impact Richards will be heading to the sidelines for a decent amount of time, as he has been ruled out due to an injury he picked up ahead of Tuesday's match against Bournemouth, although his exact injury is still unknown. Luckily for the team, he will return this season around the end of April amid any setbacks, being eligible for the last month of the season as Palace attempt to stay mid-table. Expect Will Hughes to remain in a starting role in the midfield while he is out, with Jefferson Lerma taking over the center-back role Richards usually holds
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Left out of squad Richards is out for Tuesday's match against Bournemouth.
Impact Richards was completely left off the team sheet for Tuesday's match, not earning a spot on the bench or in the starting XI due to an undisclosed issue. With the club not releasing anything about the player at the moment, it is unknown what exactly he is dealing with, but more should be known after the match, with a return hopefully set for Saturday against Manchester City.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
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