Adam Wharton
21-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
OUT
Injury Groin
Est. Return 9/20/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Wharton went from the Championship to the Premier League in February 2024 and has already established himself as one of the best in the country at 21 years old. The midfielder doesn't have a lot of offensive upside in this Palace system, but when fit he's a constant in the starting XI, cycling possession and occasionally taking set pieces. Wharton struggled with a hip injury throughout last season, but he got a surgery to hopefully correct the issue permanently. If he can put together a fully healthy season, Wharton would be in line for regular starts with more appearances on the scoresheet a likelihood after compiling 13 shots and 26 chances in 20 appearances (16 starts) last season.
Sidelined to face Sunderland
Wharton (groin) will be sidelined for Saturday's match against Sunderland but is expected to return later this month, manager Oliver Glasner told media during his pre-match press conference Friday. "At the moment it looks like [Adam] Wharton, [Ismaïla] Sarr and [Eddie] Nketiah are available at least against Liverpool, so in two weeks. That's a great job from our medical department. Tomorrow none of them are available. Millwall, none of them is available, maybe Adam and Eddie have a chance for West Ham."
ANALYSIS
Wharton picked up a groin injury in Palace's most recent game, and the injury also prevented him from representing England during the recent international matches in September. Based on Glasner's words, Wharton might have a shot at playing against West Ham on Sep. 20, though a more realistic date for his return would be the match against Liverpool on Sep. 27. The absence of Wharton means Daichi Kamada or Jefferson Lerma could operate as possible replacements in midfield while he's out."
Wharton picked up a groin injury in Palace's most recent game, and the injury also prevented him from representing England during the recent international matches in September. Based on Glasner's words, Wharton might have a shot at playing against West Ham on Sep. 20, though a more realistic date for his return would be the match against Liverpool on Sep. 27. The absence of Wharton means Daichi Kamada or Jefferson Lerma could operate as possible replacements in midfield while he's out."
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Unlikely to be involved Saturday
Wharton (groin) is unlikely to be an option for Saturday's match against Sunderland, according to James Savundra of Sky Sports.
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Expected to miss three weeks
Wharton is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks after he was withdrawn from the England National Team due to an adductor injury, according to Bobby Manzi of News Shopper.
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Suffers groin injury
Wharton suffered a groin injury during Crystal Palace's 3-0 win Sunday at Aston Villa, coach Oliver Glasner said in a press conference, according to Your Local Guardian. "Adam with his adductor. Hopefully, it is not too serious. We will make scans tomorrow so they can't go to their national teams."
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Back with Palace
Wharton (concussion) started and played 45 minutes in a friendly against Millwall.
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Won't play in U21 Euros
Wharton (concussion) won't represent England at the U21 Euros, according to Henry Winter of World Soccer Magazine.
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Two clubs competing for him
Newcastle United and Liverpool are competing to sign Wharton, according to TeamTalk.
ANALYSIS
All signs point to Wharton leaving Crystal Palace in the near future, as some of the best clubs in the Premier League are ready to move for the 21-year-old. Liverpool and Newcastle are the latest clubs to join the race to sign England and Crystal Palace midfielder, with Chelsea and Manchester United also among interested teams.
All signs point to Wharton leaving Crystal Palace in the near future, as some of the best clubs in the Premier League are ready to move for the 21-year-old. Liverpool and Newcastle are the latest clubs to join the race to sign England and Crystal Palace midfielder, with Chelsea and Manchester United also among interested teams.