Leeds United return from their 16-day break from Premier League action with a trip to Crystal Palace on Monday evening. The Whites will be looking to stretch their unbeaten run to five matches when they visit Selhurst Park as the battle to beat the drop intensifies.
Meanwhile, opponents Palace will be looking to ensure their season does not end on a whimper following a run of three consecutive defeats, one of which included their 2-0 FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea. Palace were also beaten 1-0 on the road by Newcastle United in midweek and will therefore be looking to return to winning ways to hit the magic 40-point mark.
Here is a look at the Palace injury news ahead of the all-important match.
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Michael Olise – foot
It remains unclear at this stage whether Michael Olise will be fit for Monday night’s match after his 40 th minutes withdrawal against Newcastle United on Wednesday. Olise was taken off with a foot injury that had been affecting him earlier in the month, but Palace won’t know until tomorrow how the injury has developed since the defeat at St. James’ Park.
What Vieira said (22.04.22): “We were off yesterday and today, so we’ll wait until tomorrow. Taking him off early in the game, he wasn’t feeling 100 per cent.”
Luka Milivojevic – hamstring
Palace midfielder Luka Milivojevic could be back in contention on Monday night after Vieira confirmed he would be back in training ahead of the match. Milivojevic picked up a slight hamstring injury in the cup defeat to Chelsea on Sunday and as a result missed the game against Newcastle.
What Vieira said (22.04.22): “Luka will be training with the team on Saturday.”
Nathan Ferguson – thigh
Nathan Ferguson has played just once since his move to Crystal Palace almost two years ago due to a series of serious injuries. And on the comeback from his latest problem, Ferguson has suffered yet another setback.
What Vieira said (08.04.22): “It’s a new [injury]. He’s really disappointed as he’s been working quite hard. It’s just a step back.”
