Crystal Palace are concerned about Adam Wharton’s fitness ahead of their meeting with Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night. Wharton joined the club from Blackburn Rovers in January and has impressed in his first few months at Selhurst Park.
However, he was pulled off during their win over West Ham on Sunday shortly after the hour mark due to a knock. Glasner expressed hope that the 20-year-old midfielder’s injury was not serious after the game. “It was a coming together of his knees,” Glasner explained. “I haven’t spoken to the medical team but I don’t think it was anything serious.”
The Eagles will undoubtedly be without Jefferson Lerma, who suffered a hamstring injury against Liverpool and missed the triumph over the Hammers. Newcastle United, meantime, will be hoping to welcome back some of its injured players in the near future; but, their trip to Selhurst Park may come too soon for some of them.
Callum Wilson trained with the first team last week and is considered the most likely of the club’s current absentees to return to play. Kieran Trippier and Miguel Almiron, who shared an update on his recuperation on social media, could return shortly, while Nick Pope and Joelinton, who have been out since December and January, respectively, could play again this season.
Jamaal Lascelles, Sven Botman, and Joe Willock will miss the rest of the season, while Sandro Tonali is still injured. Matt Targett, meantime, has experienced a setback in his comeback from injury and is unlikely to be available to Eddie Howe this season.
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