Oliver Glasner issues Crystal Palace injury update on four players ahead of Man Utd clash amid 'sad' blow

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has issued a transfer update ahead of his side’s clash with Manchester United on Saturday. The Eagles welcome the Red Devils to Selhurst Park as they continue their search for a first league win of the season.

Palace currently have just two points from four games so far, drawing their last two games, against Chelsea and Leicester City. They face a tough test against United at home, with an away clash against Everton and a home date with Liverpool also to come before the October international break.

Ahead of the visit of Erik ten Hag’s men, Palace boss Glasner has confirmed that Cheick Doucoure has been ruled out not only for this game but for a number of weeks. “I thought I knew every injury in football. He has some [injury] to do with the tendon on the toe – we will miss him for several weeks,” Glasner said, as reported by the South London press. “The tendon has to heal, so it will take a little bit. It’s a bad situation for him, but he will be back in a few weeks.

“He was sad, but he had a lot of pain during the [Leicester] game and after the game. We are pleased that it’s not so serious because it was so painful that we worried it was a serious injury. It’s not – it’s several weeks. He was out for eight months, so several weeks is a short period.”

Elsewhere, Matheus Franca is nearing a return even if he will not feature here. “He has recovered quicker than expected,” Glasner added. “He trained with the team on Wednesday and today. It’s still a little bit too early [for him to play]. He will train next week – he’s coming back.”

Chalobah and Wharton latest

Asked about new signing Trevoh Chalobah, Glasner added: “He’s progressing, but he’s not available tomorrow. We expect him back with the team next week.” As for Adam Wharton, it’s a case of back to full strength.

“We have to manage him,” continued the Eagles boss. “He’s not painfree and some days are better, some days are worse, so he needed the rest [in midweek]. He had the entire game against Leicester and [playing] three days later just made no sense. He needs this time to rest, but now he’s fit.”