Chris Richards missed Crystal Palace’s defeat to Tottenham on Sunday and stays uncertain heading into the beginning of 2026.
Eagles supervisor Oliver Glasner has not but dominated Richards out there for a New Yr’s Day London Derby conflict with Fulham on Thursday. Richards suffered a foot harm in Crystal Palace’s EFL Cup quarterfinal loss to Arsenal final week, one which led to the American defender receiving stitches after the match.
Richards has been key for the Eagles this season, making 25 appearances in all competitions. The 25-year-old has featured in three completely different competitions, together with 5 within the UEFA Convention League.
Nevertheless, Glasner could also be compelled to drop Jefferson Lerma into the backline once more on Thursday if Richards is unavailable but once more.
“We don’t know if he’s out there for Fulham,” Glasner stated in his postmatch press convention. “His foot obtained stitched, however it’s nonetheless swollen. It’s stepping into the suitable route, however you must put on a boot and kick a ball, and with the wound proper there, it’s very, very painful.
“And so once more, it may be that he misses Fulham, it may be that he’s out there,” Glasner added.
Crystal Palace sit in ninth place following Sunday’s defeat, a outcome that prolonged its present winless run to 5 matches in all competitions. The Eagles schedule doesn’t get any simpler both with Newcastle United and Aston Villa developing after this week’s date with the Cottagers.