Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure will be sidelined for several weeks due to a toe injury he sustained during the recent 2-2 draw with Leicester. This setback comes as the Mali international was just making his first Premier League start under manager Oliver Glasner after a long absence following an Achilles injury last November.
Glasner confirmed the news, mentioning that Doucoure’s injury is related to the tendon on his toe, requiring time to heal. Despite the disappointment of losing Doucoure for a few weeks, Glasner expressed relief that the injury is not as severe as initially feared, considering the pain the player experienced during and after the Leicester match.
On a positive note, young Brazilian talent Matheus Franca has been recovering faster than anticipated from a rib fracture suffered during pre-season training. Although he is not yet ready for match action, Franca has rejoined team training and is on track to return to full training in the coming week.
Meanwhile, deadline day acquisition Trevoh Chalobah continues to be sidelined by an abdominal injury sustained in his initial training session with Crystal Palace. Glasner remains hopeful that the Chelsea loanee will be available for the upcoming fixture against Everton next Saturday.
The updates on player injuries provide insight into the challenges faced by Crystal Palace as they navigate the demands of the Premier League season. Despite setbacks, the team remains focused on recovery and ensuring that players return to full fitness in due course. The resilience shown by the sidelined players in their rehabilitation efforts is a testament to their dedication and determination to contribute positively to the team’s performance on the pitch.
