Crystal Palace face Chelsea with Muñoz and Sarr back
Agent says Palace and Fulham wanted to buy Noa Lang, while Everton sought a loan. The Napoli winger instead joins Galatasaray on loan, with option to buy. Monaco, Barcelona, Juventus also linked.
Liam Rosenior says Cole Palmer is “not quite right” with a thigh niggle and misses Chelsea’s trip to Palace, with a chance to return Wednesday before Napoli. Minutes managed after Brentford issue.
Palace start Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Canvot; Munoz, Lerma, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Johnson; Mateta. Chelsea omit Cole Palmer; James starts. Joao Pedro leads line, Enzo as 10, Neto wide.
Palace seek to end 10-game winless run v Chelsea. Mateta plays; Muñoz, AFCON winner Sarr return; Henderson captain. Guéhi exits amid Glasner turmoil. Predicted 3-4-2-1 vs Palmer-boosted Blues, 1-1 tip.
