November 29th 2024.
Eberechi Eze has been absent from the pitch for an entire month now, and everyone has been anxiously awaiting his return. Recently, Oliver Glasner provided an update on Eze's injury ahead of Crystal Palace's upcoming clash with Newcastle United on Saturday. The Eagles are in dire need of a victory, as they currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League table after a disappointing start to the season.
As the team's top attacking threat, Glasner has been eagerly anticipating Eze's return after he suffered a hamstring injury last month, shortly after scoring in a Carabao Cup match. Although Eze has been back in training, he was not deemed ready for the previous game against Aston Villa. However, Glasner has confirmed that Eze is now fully fit and will be available to play against Newcastle.
During his pre-match press conference on Friday, Glasner expressed his excitement about having Eze and Eddie Nketiah back in the squad. He also praised the hard work of the medical staff in ensuring their early return. With a busy schedule ahead, including matches against Ipswich and Manchester City, Glasner stressed the importance of managing Eze's minutes carefully in order to keep him at his best.
The Eagles have a tough month ahead, with challenging fixtures against Manchester City, Brighton, and two games against Arsenal. Given their current situation, it is expected that the club will look to make some moves in the transfer market during the January window to improve their season. One potential target is Manchester City's James McAtee, who has expressed a desire to leave for more playing time.
Palace's main focus will be on signing an attacking midfielder, as their summer signings Nketiah, Ismaila Sarr, and Daichi Kamada have not been able to fill the void left by Michael Olise. It has been reported that Palace are eyeing a £20million move for McAtee, who impressed during his loan spells at Sheffield United over the past two seasons. While the club has no plans to sell Eze in January, they may have to consider a long-term replacement if Manchester United's interest in the young star continues to grow. Eze's contract includes a hefty release clause of £68m, making him a valuable asset for Palace.
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