Eddie Nketiah
CRY
Left Winger
Center Forward
Wide Forward
May 30, 1999 (27)
Right
5'9"
159 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Nearing training return
Nketiah (undisclosed) could return to training Wednesday or Thursday after being forced off at halftime of Saturday's 3-2 win over Fulham, according to coach Pierre Sage. "Nketiah will be able to train maybe tomorrow or after tomorrow."
Analysis: Nketiah's injury appears to be relatively minor after he was unable to continue against Fulham, where he recorded his first assist of the season before being withdrawn at halftime. His potential return to training this week gives him a chance of being involved against Ipswich on Saturday, though Jorgen Strand Larsen has strengthened his claim for the starting striker role by scoring twice against Middlesbrough. Nketiah had started each of Palace's first three league matches, so the competition for minutes up front could increase once he is fully available.
Hits post in defeat
Nketiah had one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Everton.
Analysis: Nketiah registered one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Everton, seeing a goalbound effort tipped onto the post by Jordan Pickford in one of the saves of the opening weekend and playing a key role in Palace's first-half dominance despite the scoreline. The English forward started in place of Ismaila Sarr, who was absent from the squad due to his desire to leave the club this summer, and while the Senegalese winger's situation remains unresolved, Nketiah could retain his starting role in the coming fixtures until the transfer window closes.
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