Eberechi Eze, teammates out for Crystal Palace's Manchester United match

Crystal Palace will be without key midfielder Eberechi Eze for their upcoming match against Manchester United due to a lingering foot injury sustained during a Carabao Cup defeat to Arsenal in December. Manager Oliver Glasner confirmed Eze has struggled with the injury over the past weeks and will not travel to Manchester in an effort to ensure he can recover fully. The team also faces significant challenges with Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad ruled out for the rest of the season due to serious knee injuries, with Doucouré requiring surgery. In contrast, there is some positive news as Adam Wharton and Matheus Franca are expected to return to the squad after successful training sessions. Glasner expressed optimism about their potential impact on the team's morale and performance. As Palace navigates these injury setbacks, they aim to improve their inconsistent form in the Premier League.