Both Naouirou Ahamada and Albert Sambi Lokonga are on the bench for Crystal Palace today as Patrick Vieira‘s side travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.
Palace left it late but were able to significantly strengthen their midfield during the January transfer window by bringing in two new faces.
Still, as promising as the club’s transfer business was, Vieira is without two key players for the trip to Old Trafford.
Wilfried Zaha is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury against Newcastle.
Likewise, Joachim Andersen misses out so Chris Richards starts.
With no Zaha, Odsonne Edouard starts up front alongside Andre Ayew and Michael Olise, with Eberechi Eze on the bench.
James McArthur and Nathan Ferguson, meanwhile, are not yet available but are both making progress on their respective returns from long-term injuries.
Starting XI: Guaita, Clyne, Richards, Guehi, Mitchell, Doucoure, Hughes, Ayew, Olise, Schlupp, Edouard
Subs: Milivojevic, Tomkins, Lokonga, Eze, Mateta, Johnstone, Ahamada, Whitworth, Riedewald.
