Impact Eze returns sooner than expected from an ankle injury suffered at the beginning of the month. The attacker is available from the bench having scored twice and provided an assist in 10 league appearances.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
CRYSTAL PALACE 1-5-6 · 19TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · RELEGATION
1-5-6 · 19TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · RELEGATION
Next Match vs Newcastle (H) · Sat 3:00PM
CRY +182 TOTAL 2.5
Eberechi Eze - Available from bench Eze (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Manchester City.
Tyrick Mitchell - Makes Starting XI Mitchell (strain) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Manchester City.
Impact Mitchell returns from a muscle strain which kept him out of last week's match against Liverpool. The defender takes up his usual role at left-back as Palace switch to a back-five setup on Saturday.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dean Henderson - Minding net against City Henderson (hip) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Manchester City.
Impact Henderson only just returned to training this week after missing multiple weeks with a hip injury. The keeper starts on Saturday taking over duties from Sam Johnstone.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Odsonne Edouard - Set for spell on sidelines Edouard (knee) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "We are already missing important players in terms of [Jordan]...
Impact Edouard will be missing only his seocnd match of the season, being announced as out by manager Roy Hodgson after picking up an injury against Liverpool. This will be a huge loss for Palace, as they will now be without their top goal scorer, with the forward having four more than any other player on the team with his six. The club is still yet to annouce any further information on the injury, so it is still unkown when he will return. With Edouard out, expect Jean-Philippe Mateta to get the starting nod leading the attack.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jefferson Lerma - Out for City match Lerma (undisclosed) will not be an option Saturday against Manchester City, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "We are already missing important players in terms of [Jordan] Ayew, w...
Impact Lerma may be facing some time on the sidelines, as manager Roy Hodgson announced the player would not be available against Manchester City after going down with an injury in their last match against Liverpool. It has not been clarified what exactly the midfielder is dealing with or the seriousness of the knock, but the club will hope for the best with him being a normal starter this season. Expect either Naouirou Ahamada or Chris Richards to start in the midfield with Lerma being out.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Johnstone - Won't be an option Saturday Johnstone (leg) will not be available for Saturday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "We are already missing important players in terms of [Jordan]...
Impact Johnstone will not be able to go this weekend against Manchester City, still dealing with a lingering leg injury he picked up last contest against Liverpool. This will leave Palace in a difficult position, with Dean Henderson (hip) also out injured, leaving the club without their top two options in the net. You can now most likely expect Joe Whitworth to get the starting nod and hold that position till either Johnstone or Henderson returns.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dean Henderson - Starts training Henderson (hip) returned to training this week but will most likely still be sidelined, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "[Dean] Henderson has trained this week - it is probably t...
Impact Henderson seems to be making decent progress on his rehabilitation after rejoining training but will still have to wait on a return as the medical staff does not think he is fit yet. The goalie has been out since late September with a lingering hip injury and will look to debut soon for Crystal Palace, having yet to earn any time in the Premier League with his new club. Once he is healthy, he should start to contend for starting minutes against Sam Johnstone, possibly outright winning over the spot after a couple of matches in the squad.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrick Mitchell - Could make return Saturday Mitchell (strain) may be available for Saturday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "Tyrick Mitchell is OK which is good, Mitchell is the only one re...
Impact Mitchell could be returning to play after missing last week's match against Liverpool with a strain. This could be a major addition back into the squad before a difficult game, as the defender had played in every match before encountering the knock, providing 28 tackles, 34 tackles and 44 clearances over that span. He should return to the starting XI if fit, sending Nathaniel Clyne back to the bench.
DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hodgson, 76, falling out of love with soccer as Crystal Palace plummets in EPL
What might be Roy Hodgson's final stint in soccer management looks to be turning sourDECEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Odsonne Edouard - Knee injury confirmed Edouard picked up a knee injury during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Liverpool, manager Roy Hodgson confirmed."[Odsonne] Edouard: we don't know - it's a knee injury."
Impact Edouard came off at the half time with the knee injury, bringing Jean-Philippe Mateta into the first team. It's unclear if Edouard will be fit for Saturday's trip to Manchester City, but if he isn't it will be Mateta, who scored a second half penalty, in the first team.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Richards - Fills stat sheet Richards generated four tackles (three won), six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 71st min...
Impact Richards was busy on both sides of the ball throughout Saturday's loss. The full-back filled the stat sheet going forward but really was busy behind the ball, making a plethora of defensive actions. Richards will have more chance to work offensively moving forward against easier opponents.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remi Matthews - Comes off bench Matthews registered no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Liverpool.
Impact Matthews came off the bench after Sam Johnstone (undisclosed) went down injured. Matthews conceded the winning goal on the only shot he faced in a disappointing showing. Still if the injury to Johnstone proves to be serious Matthews could be called upon moving forward.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jean-Philippe Mateta - Nets penalty Mateta scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Liverpool.
Impact Mateta scored from the penalty spot during Saturday's loss a nice return from the striker. Mateta has shown some flashes of form but it's hard to trust any piece of this attack, especially as injuries continue to limit any sort of consistent starting unit. Still Mateta's role on penalties and in the starting XI does give him some upside moving forward.
DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Liverpool 'showed their quality' against Crystal Palace | Premier League
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Crystal Palace v. Liverpool | PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS | 12/9/2023
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Harvey Elliott's belter gives Liverpool 2-1 lead v. Crystal Palace | Premier League
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jordan Ayew sent off for second yellow card against Liverpool | Premier League
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jean-Philippe Mateta's penalty gives Crystal Palace lead v. Liverpool | Premier League
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Jefferson Lerma - Picks up apparent injury Lerma was subbed off with an apparent injury against Liverpool on Saturday.
Impact Lerma left the game in the early stages of the second half and was replaced by Michael Olise. It's unclear what kind of injury is affecting the Colombian midfielder, and his status for the match against Manchester City on Dec. 16 is worth monitoring.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Johnstone - Subbed off with injury Saturday Johnstone was subbed off late in the second half of Saturday's loss against Liverpool due to an apparent leg injury.
Impact Johnstone left the game when the score was tied 1-1, but the Reds found the win in stoppage time thanks to a goal from Harvey Elliott once Remi Matthews, who was making his Premier League debut, was between the posts. Dean Henderson (hip) might not be ready to play next weekend against Manchester City, so if Johnstone can't play, then it's either Matthews or Joe Whitworth potentially starting between the posts for the reigning league champions.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Ayew - Sent off against Reds Ayew was sent off in the second half of Saturday's clash against Liverpool following a straight red card. He finished with one chance created, three crosses and two tackles.
Impact The red card means Ayew will miss three matches at a bare minimum, ruling him out of the contests against Manchester City (Dec. 16), Brighton (Dec. 21) and Chelsea (Dec. 27). His first chance to return would come against Brentford on Dec. 30. This is a huge blow for Palace, as Ayew had started in all but one of his appearances this season. Michael Olise could be in line for a bigger role with Ayew out.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrick Mitchell - Not ready for weekend Mitchell (strain) will not be an option for Saturday's match against Liverpool, per manager Roy Hodgson. "He is injured, so he is another one that we have lost but that we're ill-e...
Impact Mitchell will miss his first match of the season with a strain picked up against Bournemouth. It does look to be that Nathaniel Clyne could get the start at left back against Liverpool after having just made one start in four appearances with the team.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Olise - Creates five chances in loss Olise had two shots (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Olise continued his streak of productive performances Wednesday as he set a season-high with five chances created and recorded eight crosses and three corners in his third consecutive start. After missing the first 11 matches of the season with a hamstring injury, Olise is back like he never left. In his three starts since returning to the pitch he has recorded nine shots, eight chances created, 30 crosses (nine accurate) and 10 corners.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jefferson Lerma - Four shots in Wednesday's loss Lerma registered four shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 loss versus AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Lerma took a season-high four shots in Wednesday's loss, however none of them even found the target. He also created two chances for the fourth time this season and set a season-high with three crosses. He has become more involved in the attack over his last four games, combining for nine shots, eight chances created and six crosses across that stretch.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Ayew - Six shots in loss Ayew recorded six shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against AFC Bournemouth.
Impact Ayew was certainly Palace's most threatening attacking option Wednesday but was still unable to find the back of the net despite a season-high in shots. Ayew played the full 90 minutes once again -- he has done so in all but two matches this season -- so while his goals and assists don't come in bunches, his consistency makes him a reliable play in certain formats.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
