Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has provided an update on the fitness of Adam Wharton following Monday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Nottingham Forest.
The Eagles were denied maximum points against their Champions League-chasing counterparts as Eberechi Eze‘s 60th-minute penalty was cancelled out just four minutes later by Murillo, with the points shared at Selhurst Park.
Watched on by new England head coach Thomas Tuchel in the stands, Wharton was arguably the standout player on show, but in between both goals, the midfielder was forced off after sustaining an ankle injury.
The 21-year-old was seen walking freely, albeit slowly, alongside the side of the pitch and straight down the tunnel with a member of Palace’s medical staff.
Speaking after that match about Wharton’s injury, Glasner was unable to provide a clear update, telling reporters: “Not really. I hope it’s not that serious. I spoke to him. He’s a little bit sore. He twisted his ankle a little bit.
“We will update you, but I hope that it’s not that serious. It looks like it’s not that serious. [The substitution] was more of a precaution.”
Palace hopeful Wharton will be fit for FA Cup final
Wharton has previously been sidelined for over two months between the end of October and the end January with a groin problem which required surgery.
The former Backburn Rovers man has subsequently been reduced to 20 Premier League appearances this season, but he has impressed on a consistent basis for the Eagles when called upon by Glasner.
Wharton has just over a week to recover from his ankle issue if he wishes to play for Palace in the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17.
The Eagles have only two more players in the treatment room, with defender Chadi Riad and midfielder Cheick Doucoure both sidelined for the rest of the season with long-term knee injuries.
Palace are now preparing for a trip to North London where they will face Tottenham Hotspur in their next Premier League fixture on Sunday – their final match before the FA Cup final.
It remains to be seen whether Wharton will be fit to return against Spurs, so Glasner could call upon Will Hughes, Daichi Kamada or Jefferson Lerma to operate in centre-midfield.
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