December 20th 2024.
It has been confirmed that Eberechi Eze will not be playing in Crystal Palace's match against Arsenal this weekend, as shared by manager Oliver Glasner. The 26-year-old midfielder was only able to play for 59 minutes in their recent game against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, which ended in a 3-2 defeat for Palace.
Eze has been dealing with a foot injury leading up to the game, and Glasner has made the decision not to risk him for the upcoming Premier League clash. In an interview on Friday, Glasner stated, "We have no one back yet but we do have one more injury, so Ebs is unavailable. He got a hit against Brighton on his foot. He played with quite a swollen foot at the Emirates and also got the next kick there. So he is not 100 per cent."
The manager also emphasized the importance of having all players at their best condition, which is why Eze will be given time to rest and recover. "We need every player 100 per cent so it makes sense, we decided that he gets a rest and hopefully will be available for Bournemouth," Glasner added. Although the injury doesn't seem to be serious, it still affects Eze's ability to move freely and play his best.
Glasner further explained, "You always feel pain when you move and then you are thinking too much about this and can't play how you can play. We need the best Eberechi Eze he can be and therefore he has to be fit like all the other players." The team is currently focused on maintaining their 15th place in the Premier League and building on their impressive win against Brighton last Sunday.
On the other hand, Arsenal is currently in third place and will be looking to close the six-point gap with league leaders Liverpool. However, they also have a game in hand, making the upcoming match against Palace crucial for them. It remains to be seen how both teams will perform without Eze on the pitch, but one thing is for sure, it will be an exciting game to watch.
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