SM
Watford vs. Leeds: 12 hrs 9 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
CP
Premier League
Apr 14, 2018 at 3pm UK
 
BL

3-2

Zaha (5', 24'), Tomkins (14')
FT(HT: 3-2)
Murray (18'), Izquierdo (34')

Christian Benteke, Alexander Sorloth back in Crystal Palace contention

:Headline: Christian Benteke, Alexander Sorloth back in Crystal Palace contention: ID:323398: from db_amp
Crystal Palace are expected to have Christian Benteke and Alexander Sorloth in their squad for Saturday afternoon's meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Roy Hodgson has been given a double injury boost ahead of Crystal Palace's huge showdown with rivals Brighton & Hove Albion as Christian Benteke and Alexander Sorloth are back in contention.

The Eagles boss had to go without a recognised striker for last week's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, using Wilfried Zaha and Andros Townsend as his most advanced players.

Sorloth is back in training and Benteke has also stepped up his recovery in time to feature at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, although Hodgson may yet stick with the unorthodox front two of Zaha and Townsend.

"Alexander Sorloth trained for the first time and got through the session well. Christian has made enormous progress," he told reporters at his pre-match presser. "[Benteke] joined in the initial part of the session before going back to the sports scientist people to check, but if he can train normally [on Friday] then he will be available.

"Andros and Wilf were good [at Bournemouth], but it's a nice problem to have. It's one thing we've not had in terms of a problem - a lot of players sitting behind me [on the bench]. Any cover we've had has been in defensive areas.

"We've been unbelievably limited and forced to get through games with the 11 or 12 who are the right ones to do the job, but now hopefully we'll have those guys back up front."

Hodgson also revealed that Jeffrey Schlupp is nearing a first-team return following his layoff with an ankle injury.

amp_article__323398 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2018-04-14 09:40:40:
html db last update - 2021-03-07 01:56:45 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Roy Hodgson

Click here for more stories about Crystal Palace

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .