Liverpool’s deadline-day move for Marc Guehi fell through after Crystal Palace failed to secure Brighton’s Igor Julio on loan. Palace manager Oliver Glasner refused to sell without a replacement, and Igor instead joined West Ham. Guehi, out of contract next summer, can talk to foreign clubs from January, with Real Madrid and Barcelona linked. Liverpool must now look elsewhere or stick with their current defenders.
Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta needed 25 stitches and emergency surgery after Millwall's goalkeeper Liam Roberts caught him with a high boot in the FA Cup. Despite wanting to continue, Mateta's ear was nearly severed. Roberts got a six-match ban, and Palace's win was overshadowed by the shocking injury.
Crystal Palace is riding a wave of positive energy with key players returning to fitness, just in time for their FA Cup semi-final duel against Aston Villa. Manager Oliver Glasner sees this boost as a springboard for the club’s push toward its first major trophy, with the squad laser-focused on reaching the final at Wembley.
