Man united receive huge boost as Crystal Palace give update on Eberechi Eze as they target Man City star to replace him

Man united receive huge boost as Crystal Palace give update on Eberechi Eze as they target Man City star to replace him

Ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, Oliver Glasner has provided an injury report on Eberechi Eze.

After a terrible start to the season, the Eagles are in dire need of a victory when they play the Magpies at Selhurst Park. They are currently 19th in the standings.

Glasner has been anxious for Eze to return as their top offensive threat since the England international injured his hamstring soon after scoring in a Carabao Cup victory in October.

The 26-year-old was not risked for last week’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa even though he had returned to training, but he is now well enough to play against Newcastle.

‘Ebere will be in the squad tomorrow, and Eddie Nketiah as well,’ Glasner said in his pre-match press conference on Friday

‘We worked pretty hard on their rehab, and also the medical staff did an amazing job, so that’s why they are available earlier than expected.

‘It gives us more possibilities – tomorrow, then it will be the same at Ipswich, and then we play Man City, so it’s a very intense week

‘We need all the players on the top level. I know Ebere can’t play all three games over 90 minutes, so it’s good that he is back, and the same with Eddie. We have to manage the minutes they get, but it’s good just to have the opportunity when you need it.’

The Eagles have a tough run in December, with Manchester City, Brighton and two games against Arsenal on the horizon.

Given their predicament, it is expected that Palace will delve into the transfer market in January in order to rescue their season

An attacking midfielder will be top of the shopping list with summer arrivals Nketiah, Ismaila Sarr and Daichi Kamada failing to fill the void left by Michael Olise