Newcastle United and Crystal Palace will face-off at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night in a match that could be pivotal in the race for both European football and in the battle for survival. The hosts are likely just one win away from securing safety for another season, whilst the Magpies know they must keep the pressure on the teams around them and finish as high up the table as possible.
Wins over Fulham and Spurs in their last two outings have boosted their hopes of qualifying for Europe, but Eddie Howe still has a number of injury concerns to contend with. Joe Willock has been added to the list of players that won’t feature again this season, whilst players like Joelinton and Nick Pope face a race against time to make their returns before the end of the campaign.
Oliver Glasner, meanwhile, also has a few injury concerns to deal with and will likely not have any of his currently sidelined players back for the visit of Howe’s side. Here, we take a look at injury news from both camps ahead of Crystal Palace’s clash against Newcastle United at Selhurst Park:
5. Adam Wharton - doubt
Wharton was substituted on Sunday and is a doubt for the clash with Newcastle United. | Getty Images
6. Matheus Franca - out
Franca has suffered a groin injury and it isn’t known when he will return to action. The Brazilian has played just 14 times in all competitions for the Eagles this season. | Getty Images
7. Sam Johnstone - out
Johnstone has suffered an elbow injury and will miss the rest of the season. | Getty Images
8. Nick Pope - out
Pope dislocated his shoulder during the win over Manchester United in December. There is hope that he could be back in action soon, but the clash against Palace will likely come too soon. | Getty Images