November 1st 2024.
Crystal Palace suffered a devastating blow in their recent match against Aston Villa as both Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton picked up injuries. Eze, who had just scored for the team, had to be taken off the pitch due to a hamstring injury, while Wharton's recurring groin issue forced him to also be substituted.
In a press conference, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner revealed that both players will be out of action until after the international break. He also mentioned that while Eze's injury may not be too severe, he will not rush the midfielder's recovery process.
"Eze sustained a hamstring injury and will be unavailable for our upcoming matches against Wolves and Fulham," Glasner stated. "We will have to wait and see how he progresses during the international break, but he will definitely miss these two games. It might be ambitious to expect him to return after the break, but our medical team is doing their best to facilitate his recovery."
On the other hand, Wharton's injury is more serious, and he will have to undergo surgery for his groin issue. "He won't be able to play against Wolves as he's still experiencing a lot of pain," Glasner explained. "After much consideration, we have decided that surgery is necessary for him. We hope to have him back in action after four weeks."
Wharton's absence will be felt by the team, especially in the upcoming crucial matches against Wolves, Fulham, Aston Villa, and Newcastle. If all goes well, he could make his comeback against Ipswich on December 3, just in time for the challenging games against Manchester City, Brighton, and Arsenal.
The team's midfield has been hit hard by injuries, with Jefferson Lerma also ruled out until after the international break. However, there is some good news as Cheick Doucoure is back earlier than expected and will be available for the upcoming match against Wolves.
The Wolves game is crucial for Crystal Palace as they currently sit in 17th place with only six points, while their opponents are in 19th place and have yet to win a league match this season. It will be a tough battle at the bottom of the table, and Glasner is feeling the pressure to turn things around for his struggling team.
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