Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner provided an update on the injuries to Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton following their EFL Cup victory over Aston Villa. Eze, who scored the opening goal with a brilliant header, was unfortunately forced off due to a hamstring injury after just nine minutes. He was replaced by Daichi Kamada, who later scored the winning goal in the 64th minute.
On the other hand, Wharton, who has been managing a groin injury, started the game but had to be substituted in the 27th minute. Despite these setbacks, Palace managed to secure a spot in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup for the first time in nearly a decade.
Glasner expressed concern over Eze’s injury, stating that it is too early to determine his availability for their upcoming match against Wolves. He highlighted that Eze signaled to the team that he was unable to continue, and they are hoping that the injury is not too serious. However, the manager expressed more optimism regarding Wharton’s injury, as it is a recurring issue that they have been managing for some time.
The team’s decision to rest Ismaila Sarr for the match against Tottenham paid off, as they wanted to avoid the risk of him picking up an injury due to his high-intensity performance in the previous game. Despite the injuries and lineup changes, Glasner praised the team’s overall performance and teamwork in securing the crucial victory.
Looking ahead, Crystal Palace will face Wolves in the Premier League, and the manager will have to make decisions regarding the lineup based on the fitness of the players. The team will be hoping for a quick recovery for Eze and Wharton, as they navigate through a busy schedule of fixtures in both the league and cup competitions.
