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Crystal Palace

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The sporting director, in brief

Crystal Palace are in the Premier League table.

Crystal Palace have points.

Crystal Palace's next league match is Crystal Palace v Newcastle United on .

Our forecast gives Crystal Palace a chance of winning against Newcastle United.

01 · club

Club & Tactics

“How are Crystal Palace doing this season, and how do they play under their head coach?”

Crystal Palace are in the Premier League table.

Crystal Palace have points.

Crystal Palace have scored league goals.

Crystal Palace have conceded league goals.

Crystal Palace's most recent league results read .

Crystal Palace's Elo rating is .

Pierre Sage has been Crystal Palace's head coach since .

Pierre Sage's style profile covers Premier League matches.

Teams under Sage have taken of the threat in their matches, less territorial than average.

Teams under Sage average defensive actions per match, more active without the ball than almost any Premier League manager's side.

02 · match

Next Match

“What should Crystal Palace expect from their next league match?”

Crystal Palace's next league match is Crystal Palace v Newcastle United on .

Our forecast gives Crystal Palace a chance of winning against Newcastle United.

Our forecast gives Crystal Palace v Newcastle United a chance of ending in a draw.

Our forecast gives Newcastle United a chance of winning against Crystal Palace.

We expect Crystal Palace to score goals against Newcastle United.

We expect Newcastle United to score goals against Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace's Elo rating is .

Newcastle United's Elo rating is .

03 · lineup

Predicted XI

“What is Crystal Palace's predicted lineup for the next match?”

We expect Crystal Palace to line up in a for the next match.

Predicted to start: Walter Benítez at .

Predicted to start: Jaydee Canvot at .

Predicted to start: Jefferson Lerma Solís at .

Predicted to start: Chris Richards at .

We estimate Chris Richards's injury risk as .

Predicted to start: Anan Khalaili at .

Predicted to start: Tyrick Mitchell at .

Predicted to start: Quinten Timber at .

Predicted to start: Adam Wharton at .

Predicted to start: Daichi Kamada at .

Predicted to start: Yéremy Pino Santos at .

Predicted to start: Jørgen Strand Larsen at .

04 · news

Team News

“Who is unavailable for Crystal Palace, and what is the latest news?”

Chadi Riad Dnanou is injured with a knee injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Takehiro Tomiyasu is injured with a calf injury.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

Dean Henderson is doubtful with a foot injury and a % chance of playing.

Quinten Timber is doubtful with a hamstring injury and a % chance of playing.

Christantus Uche is unavailable.[Fantasy Premier League · official]

According to Sky Sports, Palace latest: Sage chuffed for Mateta after goal on return to line-up.[Sky Sports]

According to Sky Sports, Mateta on target as Palace draw with Besiktas in Istanbul.[Sky Sports]

According to The Guardian, Animal rights group urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot.[The Guardian]

According to BBC Sport, Palace manager Sage facing fight to keep his job.[BBC Sport]

05 · transfer

Transfers & Values

“Which Crystal Palace players could be sold, and what are the key players worth?”

We estimate Adam Wharton's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Tyrick Mitchell's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

We estimate Ismaïla Sarr's chance of being sold in a transfer window at .

Transfermarkt values Ismaïla Sarr at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Ismaïla Sarr is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Transfermarkt values Chris Richards at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Chris Richards is (likely between and ), in line with his market value.

Transfermarkt values Adam Wharton at .

Our fair-fee estimate for Adam Wharton is (likely between and ), above his market value.

Chris Richards's contract runs until .

Evann Guessand's contract runs until .

Jean-Philippe Mateta's contract runs until .

According to The Guardian, Jean-Philippe Mateta has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace.[The Guardian]

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According to The Guardian, Dean Henderson has been linked with a move away from Crystal Palace. — the source does not say this

06 · scout

Recruitment

“Where should Crystal Palace strengthen, and who fits?”

Crystal Palace's biggest squad need is .

Counted by where they start, Crystal Palace's options for full-back add up to players, leaving veterans aside.

A squad carries players for full-back.

Crystal Palace's best option for full-back is .

The last of Crystal Palace's regular starters at full-back is .

The last of Crystal Palace's regular starters at full-back averages league goals and assists per full match.

The last of Crystal Palace's regular starters at full-back has a market value of .

Crystal Palace's best option for full-back has a market value of .

At the squads closest to Crystal Palace in strength, the best option for full-back is typically worth .

Dream target: Lewis Hall (Newcastle United), who is years old.

Lewis Hall plays for .

Lewis Hall averages league goals per full match.

Lewis Hall averages league assists per full match.

Lewis Hall has more league goals and assists per full match than of players at his position in his league.

Lewis Hall's comparison is within .

Lewis Hall's stronger foot is his .

Lewis Hall stands centimetres tall.

Lewis Hall has won international caps.

Lewis Hall starts at .

In the matches on record for the past year, Lewis Hall played minutes.

Lewis Hall has a market value of .

Our fair-fee estimate for Lewis Hall is (likely between and ).

We project Lewis Hall to play of Crystal Palace's minutes.

Lewis Hall's style figures are from .

Lewis Hall is measured against .

In style, Lewis Hall is closest to .

Lewis Hall is in the top of full-backs in Europe's biggest leagues for chances created.

Linked in the press · most credible and most reported first · rumours, not facts · how sources compare

Joel Ordóñez · Club Brugge KV
Crystal Palace have been linked with Joel Ordóñez. The Guardian
Source
The Rumour Mill's own round-up:
Heat
independent outlet, report since (The Guardian)
Reality
We put this move at in a window (Club Brugge KV selling him , Crystal Palace the buyer if he goes ). months left on his contract. Club Brugge KV have sold players for a fee since .
Track record
- : the same source linked Dwight McNeil with Crystal Palace; he .
- : the same source linked Josh Acheampong with Crystal Palace; he .
Hugo Larsson
Crystal Palace have been linked with Hugo Larsson. The Guardian
Source
The Rumour Mill's own round-up:
Daniel Muñoz
Crystal Palace have been linked with Daniel Muñoz. The Guardian
Source
The Rumour Mill's own round-up:

Biggest need: full-back

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Lewis Hall
Club
Newcastle United
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays left-back · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · In style he is in the top of full-backs in Europe's biggest leagues for chances created and the top for passes ( league season). He would compete with Ben Chilwell () for a starting place. Closest in style: K. Trippier and Lucas Vázquez. The most valuable regular starter we found at full-back. We expect him to play of Crystal Palace's minutes. Market value .
Federico Dimarco
Club
Inter Milan
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays left midfield · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · In style he is in the top of full-backs in Europe's biggest leagues for chances created and the top for shots ( league season). He would compete with Ben Chilwell () for a starting place. The second most valuable regular starter we found at full-back. We expect him to play of Crystal Palace's minutes. Only months are left on his contract, which brings the price down. Market value .
Álvaro Carreras
Club
Real Madrid
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays left-back · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in La Liga. That is more than Ben Chilwell, the last of Crystal Palace's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. The third most valuable regular starter we found at full-back. We expect him to play of Crystal Palace's minutes. Market value .

Realistic targets · gettable

Ryan Sessegnon
Club
Fulham FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays left-back · left-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Premier League. That is more than Ben Chilwell, the last of Crystal Palace's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. A move that can happen: Fulham FC sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Crystal Palace. The likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot). Only months are left on his contract, which brings the price down.
Jake O'Brien
Club
Everton FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays centre-back, right-back · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in Premier League (ahead of ). He would compete with Ben Chilwell () for a starting place. Closest in style: D. Foulquier. A move that can happen: Everton FC sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Crystal Palace. The second likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Jayden Bogle
Club
Leeds United
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays right midfield, right-back · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Premier League. He would compete with Ben Chilwell () for a starting place. A move that can happen: Leeds United sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Crystal Palace. The third likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).

Hidden gems · young, rising

Kyriani Sabbe
Club
Club Brugge KV
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays right-back · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Jupiler Pro League. That is more than Ben Chilwell, the last of Crystal Palace's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. Aged and already a regular ( of Club Brugge KV's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Mahamadou Nagida
Club
Stade Rennais FC
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays left midfield, right-back · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Ben Chilwell () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Stade Rennais FC's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Thierry Small
Club
Preston North End
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays left midfield, right midfield · left-footed · cm
Why · From full-back he sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Championship. He would compete with Ben Chilwell () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Preston North End's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons. Transfermarkt lists league minutes for him last season.

Second need: central midfield

Dream targets · whatever the cost

Pablo Barrios
Club
Atlético de Madrid
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · In style he is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for interceptions, the top for share of duels won and the top for passes ( league season). He would compete with Quinten Timber () for a starting place. Closest in style: F. Valverde. The most valuable regular starter we found at central midfield. We expect him to play of Crystal Palace's minutes. Market value .
Victor Froholdt
Club
FC Porto
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Liga Portugal. That is more than Quinten Timber, the last of Crystal Palace's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. The second most valuable regular starter we found at central midfield. We expect him to play of Crystal Palace's minutes. Market value .
Manu Koné
Club
Associazione Sportiva Roma
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · In style he is in the top of midfielders in Europe's biggest leagues for fouls won ( league season). He would compete with Quinten Timber () for a starting place. Closest in style: O. Duda and Bruno Guimarães. The third most valuable regular starter we found at central midfield. We expect him to play of Crystal Palace's minutes. Market value .

Realistic targets · gettable

Harrison Armstrong
Club
Everton FC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays attacking midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in Premier League (ahead of ). He would compete with Quinten Timber () for a starting place. A move that can happen: Everton FC sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Crystal Palace. Transfermarkt lists league minutes for him last season. The likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Noah Sadiki
Club
Sunderland AFC
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps · injury risk
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in Premier League (ahead of ). He would compete with Quinten Timber () for a starting place. A move that can happen: Sunderland AFC sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Crystal Palace. The second likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).
Lamine Camara
Club
AS Monaco
Age
Contract
months left
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield, defensive midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match, more goal involvement than of players at his position in Ligue 1. He would compete with Quinten Timber () for a starting place. A move that can happen: AS Monaco sell players like him more often than most ( chance in a window), and players tend to move up to richer clubs like Crystal Palace. The Guardian's Rumour Mill has linked him with Crystal Palace in report over the past year, which makes this move times as likely as it would be without it. The third likeliest move of those we checked ( in a window; any one move is a long shot).

Hidden gems · young, rising

Mateus Mané
Club
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays attacking midfield, central midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in Premier League (ahead of ). That is more than Quinten Timber, the last of Crystal Palace's regular starters there ( goals and assists per full match), so he would add end product. Aged and already a regular ( of Wolverhampton Wanderers's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Samir El Mourabet
Club
RC Strasbourg Alsace
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays central midfield · left-footed · cm · caps
Why · He scores and sets up league goals per full match; for goals and assists he is behind most players at his position in Ligue 1 (ahead of ). He would compete with Quinten Timber () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of RC Strasbourg Alsace's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.
Khalis Merah
Club
Olympique Lyon
Age
Price
(likely –)
Plays attacking midfield · right-footed · cm · caps
Why · He would compete with Quinten Timber () for a starting place. Aged and already a regular ( of Olympique Lyon's minutes), projected to be worth in a few seasons.

Price is our fair fee for Crystal Palace today; the likely range is where most fees for players like him have landed. Wages are not shown: no free source publishes them.

Injury risk is rated for players in Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1; Eredivisie has too little injury data to rate; other leagues have none.

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Lewis Hall has [number] months left on his contract. — only one source so far