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Crystal Palace faces significant challenges as they prepare for their upcoming matches. Wing-back Nathaniel Clyne has been ruled out for at least two games due to an injury sustained against Newcastle. Additionally, Jefferson Lerma has been sidelined under concussion protocols following the match at St James’ Park. This situation leaves the Eagles with a daunting list of ten unavailable players.
Injuries and Team Status
The current injury list for Crystal Palace includes key players:
- Rio Cardines
- Nathaniel Clyne
- Cheick Doucoure
- Daichi Kamada
- Caleb Kporha
- Jefferson Lerma
- Daniel Munoz
- Eddie Nketiah
- Chadi Riad
- Ismaila Sarr
Despite the setbacks, Chris Richards has been deemed fit enough to join the bench, although he will not start, as confirmed by coach Oliver Glasner.
Aston Villa Monitoring Injuries
Aston Villa is also keeping a close eye on its defense. Centre-backs Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings are working towards their return from injuries. Mings has been out of action since November 1, while Torres has missed the last six matches.
Players Out and Doubts
The current injury status for Aston Villa is as follows:
- Ross Barkley
- Evann Guessand
- Amadou Onana
Players under doubt due to injuries include:
- Tyrone Mings
- Pau Torres
Key FPL Insights
For Fantasy Premier League (FPL) enthusiasts, here are some notable mentions:
- Jean-Philippe Mateta (£7.6m) scored and gained bonus points in the corresponding fixture last season, earning eight points.
- Marc Guehi (£5.3m) has already achieved six attacking returns this season, ranking him among the top FPL defenders.
- Ollie Watkins (£8.7m) leads the Villa squad with 40 shot attempts, including 16 big chances.
As team dynamics shift due to injuries and player performance, both Crystal Palace and Aston Villa will need to strategize effectively in the coming fixtures.
