Crystal Palace Team News Page 87 - Soccer

Vicente Guaita - Out against Watford Guaita (knee) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Watford.

Impact Guaita fails to recover Wednesday after suffering a knee issue in the prior contest despite Patrick Vieira not mentioning it in his presser. Jack Butland is back in net making his fourth start of the season and fifth league appearance.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Expected to be available Wednesday Guaita (knee) is expected to be available for Wednesday's trip to Watford after not being mentioned by manager Patrick Vieira in his press conference.

Impact There hasn't been much made of Guaita's injury, so he should be fine for Wednesday, but given the lack of updates, nothing is guaranteed. He is the regular in net for Palace, but Jack Butland has received starts here and there and could get another call against Watford on a short week.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Ward - Out against Watford Ward (undisclosed) is not an option for Wednesday's match against Watford, according to manager Patrick Vieira.

Impact Ward's exact injury has yet to be revealed, so it's unknown when he'll be able to return. Nathaniel Clyne did well in Ward's absence, but there's a reason Ward has started 23 matches this season and at least that many each of the last three campaigns. For now, he'll again be a doubt for Saturday's game against Burnley.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku's seven touches for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace - a new Premier League low Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku set a new Premier League record for the fewest touches from a player who's played a full 90 minutes since Opta began...

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • SKY.COM

Joel Ward - Misses Chelsea loss Ward wasn't in the squad for Saturday's loss against Chelsea because of an undisclosed reason.

Impact Palace didn't give any update on Ward, so it remains unclear what's wrong with the right-back. On a short week, there's a chance he also misses Wednesday's trip to Watford with Nathaniel Clyne in line to start again if needed.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Hakim Ziyech finds last-gasp winner v. Crystal Palace ' Premier League

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Ziyech scores 89th-minute winner for Chelsea at Palace

Hakim Ziyech volleyed in an 89th-minute winner as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 on its return to Premier League action after triumphing at the Club World Cup

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • SKY.COM

Tyrick Mitchell - Leads Palace with eight tackles Mitchell crossed three times inaccurately, made eight tackles (winning six) and two clearances during Satruday's 1-0 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Mitchell was a part of the Palace back line that conceded just one goal in Saturday's loss. The fullback finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Palace with eight tackles in the loss.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Zaha - Ties for team-high shot total Zaha took two off target shots and created a chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Zaha was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Palace were shut out on Saturday. The forward finished with the second highest amount of chances created on the team while tying for the team-high with two shots in the loss.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Butland - Concedes one in relief appearance Butland allowed a goal without making a save during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Butland entered the match at halftime and conceded the game's lone goal in the 89th minute. The keeper has now allowed seven goals in four league appearances while his save total remained at nine for the year.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Forced off at halftime Guaita was subbed off at halftime during Saturday's match with Chelsea due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact The substitution was a bit of a surprise as Guaita showed no signs of injury in the first half. The keeper was replaced by Jack Butland, while more information should be available about the extent of injury following the match.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James McArthur - Working up full fitness McArthur played 24 minutes off the bench in the draw against Brentford and is "getting physically much better," according to manager Patrick Vieira.

Impact McArthur could be in line to start Saturday given the absence of Conor Gallagher, though he'll have to fight Cheikhou Kouyate for that role. McArthur was a regular to open the season, but that was before Will Hughes took up a spot in the midfield. Once Gallagher returns, Palace will have some decisions to make, with Jeffrey Schlupp also in the mix.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will Hughes - Available against Chelsea Hughes (undisclosed) has been training and will be an option for Saturday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Patrick Vieira. "[Hughes] is feeling better. He managed to d...

Impact Hughes should remain in the starting XI Saturday if healthy, as someone has to take the spot of ineligible Conor Gallagher. That could mean Cheikhou Kouyate or James McArthur, depending on the fitness of each. No matter, Hughes should start if healthy after training the majority of the week.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher - Ineligible against Chelsea Gallagher is ineligible for Saturday's match against Chelsea, his parent club.

Impact Gallagher will get some rest against his parent club Saturday with Will Hughes and James McArthur both expected to start in central midfield, though Cheikhou Kouyate is an option again. Outside of a couple COVID-19 absences and the prior match against Chelsea, Gallagher has started every game for Palace this season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The images that prove Vieira needs more Palace runners in the box Crystal Palace players made 32 runs into the box against Brentford but it wasn't enough for Patrick Vieira. This is what they can do better

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Cheikhou Kouyate - Back at Crystal Palace Kouyate is back from AFCON and training with Crystal Palace again ahead of upcoming matches.

Impact Kouyate has missed the last month from AFCON and got an extra week following Senegal's title win. For now, it's assumed he'll have his spot in the starting XI, though he may lose more time to Will Hughes and Jeffrey Schlupp in the second half of the season. He's totaled four shots and three chances created in 15 starts.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joachim Andersen - Makes five clearances in draw Andersen had one shot on goal, created one chance, made five clearances, one interception and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw a...

Impact Andersen had a solid display at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in clearances and keeping opposing forwards at bay. With 16 clearances over his last three starts, the centre back will have a much tougher challenger next Saturday as his side faces world champions Chelsea.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Conor Gallagher - Sends in 10 crosses in draw Gallagher created one chance, sent in 10 crosses (one accurate), made two interceptions and suffered two fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Brentford.

Impact Gallagher couldn't produce much on open play, but his set-piece duties helped padding his stat line a little bit. He owns a decent fantasy floor, but his side will need much more from him in the middle of the park during next Saturday's home clash against Chelsea.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Odsonne Edouard - Creates two chances in draw Edouard had zero shots, created two chances and made three tackles (two won) during Saturday's scoreless draw against Brentford.

Impact Edouard was back in the starting XI after coming off the bench during the previous match. He fought hard against Brentford's solid defense and created a couple of opportunities for his teammates, but couldn't attempt a single shot while he was on the pitch, which led him to be subbed off after 72 minutes. The striker will try to bounce back during Saturday's home clash against Chelsea.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Keeps clean sheet in draw Guaita made two saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Brentford.

Impact Guaita didn't have much work coming his way here, but did a great job when called into action. The goalkeeper isn't locked up as a starter, so this was a very important performance for him. He'll probably have his hands full during next Saturday's home clash against world champions Chelsea.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Zaha - Takes two shots in draw Zaha had two shots (one on target), created one chance, made five tackles (four won) and suffered three fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against Brentford.

Impact Zaha had some ups and downs during this one, being far from the threat he's used to be from the left wing. On the other hand, he tried contributing in different ways, adding a season-high five tackles to his stat sheet, for example. With six goals scored over 19 appearances so far this season, Zaha will try to bounce back during Saturday's home clash against world champions Chelsea.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eriksen presented to Brentford fans before draw with Palace

Christian Eriksen got the biggest cheer of the day at Brentford

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Hughes - Forced off early Saturday Hughes was forced off in the 66th minute of Saturday's match against Brentford with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Hughes took a knock to the head and calf on the same play Saturday and he couldn't continue. The issues don't seem serious and he'll have a week to recover ahead of Palace's next match with James McArthur next in line to start, if not Cheikhou Kouyate, who is recently back from AFCON.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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