MATHEUS FRANCA NEWS

Remains out Franca (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Wolves.

Impact Franca will continue on the bench for another week, continuing to miss out due to his groin issues. The club has yet to give a recent update on the attacker's situation, leaving a return date in the air. He will look to return in their next match, although it looks more likely he will be held out until after the international break at this point.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out several weeks Franca is set to miss several weeks due to a groin injury, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Unfortunately he is injured again. It's his abductor groin. It is a tough situation...

Impact Franca will be heading to the sidelines, with the attacker having been affected by a groin issue that will keep him out for several weeks. This is an unfortunate break for the player, as he has yet to debut this season. He will eye a return in around a month and near the end of October, although once he returns he will probably only see a spot on the bench, as he isn't expected to see much time this season either way.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Held out for another week Franca (ribs) is fit, however will be held out of Saturday's trip to Everton. According to manager Oliver Glasner, "Franca won't be in the squad after it was his first complete wee...

Impact Franca only trained for one week, therefore will stay back Saturday to prevent any setback. He will return look for a return on Oct 5 clash with Liverpool, as Oliver Glasner wanted to give him another full week of training or even a chance to play with the youth team to make sure he is back to full form after missing the last six months with his ribs injury.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

A week from return Franca (ribs) is nearing a return, but is out Saturday, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "The same with [Matheus] Franca, his recovery has gone quicker than expected. He did tr...

Impact Franca is getting close to a return and could be back as soon as a Saturday trip to Everton. The attacker likely won't play a major role immediately, though with the busy Premier League schedule coming up, there's a good chance he could get minutes sooner rather than later. New signing Eddie Nketiah does figure to eat into what could have been minutes for Franca though.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Franca (ribs) is out for Sunday's trip to Chelsea, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "[Matheus] Franca still with his fractured rib is out."

Impact Franca is going to be sidelined until the international break now due to the fractured ribs. It's not overly surprising as the attacker works his way back from the issue. Franca's first chance to return could be a Sept. 14 clash with Leicester City, though he could be sidelined past that as well.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out with fractured rib Franca is out for Saturday's clash with West Ham due to a fractured rib, according to manager Oliver Glasner."[Matheus] Franca [is unavailable] after his [rib] fracture"

Impact Franca has been unlucky to say the least since joining Palace, as a variety of injuries have plagued him. The attacker missed a large portion of pre-season due to a groin injury and is now struggling with a fractured rib. Depending on the severity of the injury, Franca could be out until after the first international break.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out for opener Franca (groin) isn't available for Sunday's trip to Brentford, according to manager Oliver Glasner.

Impact Franca isn't an option for Sunday's trip to Brentford as he struggles with a groin issue. He got back in training on grass in recent weeks, but isn't quite fit enough for match action. Even when fit Franca will likely be more of a depth option than anything else.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

On grass Franca (groin) was seen on the grass with the team ahead of the opening Premier League match against Brentford.

Impact Franca was training with the team again for the first time this preseason following his long term groin injury. He is still doubtful for the opening PL match versus Brentford, depending on his form and fitness heading into the match. Injuries had limited the midfielder to just 10 appearances during his first campaign with Crystal Palace, starting just once with an assist.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes on sideline Franca made just 10 appearances (one start) during his first season with Crystal Palace.

Impact Franca's first season in London was marred by injury as he struggled with a groin problem throughout the season. The forward ended up playing just 225 minutes in the Premier League. The goal for pre-season will be to get fit and compete for minutes in a surprisingly impressive looking attack for 2024/25.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Still not an option Franca (groin) will remain out, as manager Oliver Glasner stated, "No, they're not available. Matheus has a problem with his groin and so it's a little bit more difficult because w...

Impact Franca will continue on the sidelines for his third straight match Tuesday, as he is still not ready for a return as he deals with a groin issue. Luckily for the club, this is still only a minor issue, with the attacker playing in a minimal reserve role, only appearing 10 times all season with one start. He will now await a return and hope it is soon, although it is not exactly known when that will happen at the moment, with no clear timetable in place.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Franca is out for Saturday's clash with Luton Town due to a groin injury, according to manager Oliver Glasner."We will miss Franca tomorrow, He has a problem with his groin."

Impact Franca's injury has seemingly come out of nowhere, though his absence shouldn't prove to be a major loss in the starting XI. The winger has come off the bench in most matches of late with just one start in 2024. Franca's first chance to return before the international break is a March 16 clash with Newcastle United.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first assist of season Matheus assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 win over Burnley.

Impact Matheus provided his first assist of the season, as he set up Jordan Ayew for a shot from the right side of the six-yard box, in the 71st minute of play. This marked the second consecutive appearance in which Matheus recorded a chance created, but it also marked the first game where he did not record at least one shot, after totaling five shots over his previous two outings.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Could see more run Franca could see more run in the second half of the season, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "He is very much a member of our first-team squad. He is a guy who is always trying to...

Impact Franca went 71 minutes in the first leg against Everton and while he probably won't be seeing many starts when everyone is healthy, he at least showed he could be an option if needed. At 19 years old, he doesn't figure to have a major role for Palace just yet, as he was pushed off the ball plenty of times in that start. Despite joining Palace injured, he's acclimated well and may be an option for more bench minutes going forward, no matter who is available.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Franca got the start during Thursday's scoreless draw with Everton.

Impact Franca was back in the starting XI for Thursday's clash, though he seemingly is still out of favor in the Premier League with all five of his appearances coming off the bench. Barring some major change in form or injuries elsewhere in the team Franca seems set to remain a depth option moving forward.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses off bench Matheus Franca generated one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Friday's 2-1 loss versus Tottenham Hotspur.

Impact Franca made his second straight bench appearance Friday and once again made an impact in limited minutes. He recorded four crosses and four corners in his second consecutive match, to go with one created chance in his 11 minutes of action. While he is not receiving enough playing time to rely on, if he can find his way into more minutes he could be a valuable asset given what he's shown in just 31 Premier League minutes.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with youth team Franca scored during Tuesday's 3-1 win over Monaco in the Premier League International Cup.

Impact Franca got the start and scored during 45 minutes on the pitch. It was another run out to improve his fitness as the midfielder looks to get on the pitch for the senior side. His first chance to do so will be a tough Friday clash with Tottenham in the Premier League.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Franca (strain) is an option for the first team for Saturday's trip to Newcastle, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "He's not injured. He's a candidate. In training he works hard,...

Impact Franca was reported to progress in leaps and bounds during the international break and now he's an option for the first team. The midfielder has been injured since signing with Palace, meaning he will likely take some time to integrate into the new systems. Franca could be a bench option for Saturday's clash though with a Premier League debut off the bench possible.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming to train fully over break Franca (strain) no longer has an injury and will begin full training over the break, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "We are going to need those two weeks in particular when I ho...

Impact Franca has been injured since joining the team, so it'd be impossible for Hodgson to immediately give the newcomer minutes even though he's healthy. He'll need to get up his match fitness in addition to acclimating to the Premier League, which is completely new for him after joining from Flamengo in the summer.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training, still weeks out Franca (strain) joined training recently but is still expected to be out until the international break, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "I can't seriously imagine them being avai...

Impact In addition to being a new signing, Franca has been injured the last two months, which means he has a long path to finding his way into the squad. The goal is to get a couple weeks of full training in before the break and if that happens, there's a chance he could be an option for the Oct. 21 trip to Newcastle.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still multiple weeks out Franca (strain) remains multiple weeks away from a return, according to manager Roy Hodgson. We hope he will be with us in a couple of weeks in training sessions. Then, he's got to...

Impact Franca is still multiple weeks away as he works his way back from this muscular issue. The winger has slowly been ramping up his individual rehab and could even return before the October international break. Franca should take a substantial role when fit and up to match speed.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for further tests Franca (strain) is set for further another scan on the muscular injury he is dealing with, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "Matheus Franca is with our medical department and we a...

Impact Franca is still out indefinitely, there's a chance the scans come back totally positive and he is out until after the break, or it could still be a month and potentially more. With no definite timeline on his return Franca simply isn't one Palace can plan around in the near future. Michael Olise also remains sidelined, meaning Odsonne Edouard and Jordan Ayew will continue in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely Franca (strain) is out indefinitely, manager Roy Hodgson announced Friday. "There isn't really a timeframe [for Franca] because he will need another scan to start with, and that wi...

Impact Franca doesn't even have a confirmation for what injury he's dealing with exactly despite more than a month with Palace. It's a worst case scenario for the forward who has no definite timeline for his return. Depending on the results of the scan Franca could be back after the international break, or he could be set for a long-term spell on the sideline.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss opener Franca signed to the club on Saturday and now will miss the first season of the season with an injury. "The young lad from Brazil, who we have very high hopes for, is not going to...

Impact Franca's debut will have to be put on hold after he is dealing with a previous injury that will see him sit out for Saturday's match against Sheffield United. He scored three goals in 27 appearances with Flamengo in 2023.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Palace complete signing of Matheus Franca Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Matheus Franca from Flamengo. The 19-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the south London...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Palace agree deal to sign Matheus Franca from Flamengo Crystal Palace have reached a verbal agreement to sign Matheus Franca from Flamengo. Palace had made Matheus Franca their primary target to...

JULY 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM