Crystal Palace Midfielder Adam Wharton Ruled Out of Season After Concussion in FA Cup Final

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Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has suffered a concussion in the FA Cup final and will not play again this season, while captain Marc Guehi will miss the upcoming match against Wolves with a badly swollen eye. Both players were in hospital after the game and are expected to recover, but their absence will be felt as the team looks to secure a record Premier League tally. In the midst of this, manager Oliver Glasner is working to find the right balance between motivation and fitness for his players, who have not trained since the final.

Key Takeaways:

  • Adam Wharton has suffered a concussion in the FA Cup final and will not play again this season.
  • Marc Guehi will miss the upcoming match against Wolves with a badly swollen eye, but may return for the final-day visit to Liverpool.
  • Both Wharton and Guehi were in hospital after the game and are expected to recover.
  • Manager Oliver Glasner is concerned about finding the right balance between motivation and fitness for his players.
  • The team still has something to play for, needing a point from their last two matches for a record Premier League tally.
  • Eberechi Eze, who scored the winner in the 1-0 victory, and penalty hero Dean Henderson have not trained since the final.
  • Manager Glasner will have a meeting with his team to discuss the balance between motivation and fitness before selecting the starting lineup.

Statistics:

  • Crystal Palace needs a point from their last two matches to achieve a record Premier League tally.
  • Adam Wharton will miss the remainder of the season due to the concussion.
  • Marc Guehi will miss at least one match due to the badly swollen eye.
  • The team has not trained since the FA Cup final.

Sources:

  • Andy Sims
  • Quote from Oliver Glasner: Provided by Andy Sims