January 31st 2025.
Eberechi Eze, the skilled midfielder for Crystal Palace, has been dealing with some physical issues lately. His manager, Oliver Glasner, has confirmed that there have been a few setbacks this week, one of them being Eze's unavailability for their upcoming match against Manchester United on Sunday. The Eagles are determined to bounce back from their recent defeat against Brentford, but their injury concerns may hinder their performance.
Glasner shared that two players, Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad, have been ruled out for the rest of the season due to their injuries. On top of that, Eze has been playing with an injury that he sustained over a month ago, and the team has decided to give him some time to properly recover from it. It has been a tough week for the club, as they have to deal with two long-term injuries and Eze's absence for their important game.
The manager explained, "We had a lot of bad news at the start of the week. After further evaluations, it was determined that Cheick needs surgery on his knee, and Chadi has ruptured his ACL, which means he will be out for the rest of the season and even longer." These are significant losses for the team, and they will miss both players' talents on the field.
Glasner also shared that Eze has been struggling with his injury for the past few weeks and has been in pain while training and playing. He picked up the injury during a League Cup game against Arsenal and has been dealing with it ever since. Last week, he could hardly train at all, and this week, the pain has resurfaced. The team wants to ensure that Eze is pain-free and able to perform at his best level, which is why he will not be traveling with them to Manchester.
However, there is some positive news for Crystal Palace as Adam Wharton and Matheus Franca are expected to be back in the squad. Wharton, who has been out since October with a groin injury, and Franca, who has not played all season, have both trained without any issues this week. Glasner shared, "It's great news. They've both been impressive in training, and it will also boost their confidence after being out for several weeks."
On Wharton's return from surgery, the manager expressed his excitement and praised the hard work put in by the rehabilitation staff and Wharton himself. He also mentioned the midfielder's abilities and how his return will benefit the team in their upcoming games. "We still have a lot of games left this season, and we know that he's a great player in midfield with his progressive passing. He can help us get the ball into the final third, and we hope he stays fit now," said Glasner.
The return of Wharton and Franca will certainly be a boost for Crystal Palace as they aim to finish the season strong. Despite their recent setbacks, the Eagles are determined to put up a good fight against Manchester United and upcoming opponents. The team is looking forward to having Wharton's talents back on the field and is hopeful for a successful comeback.
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