Chris Richards
25-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
GTD
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 1/7/2026
Option, not ready to start
Richards (ankle) is an option for Wednesday's match against Aston Villa but is not yet ready to start, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Let's talk about the good news, Chris is back. He is not able to start, but he will be on the bench."
ANALYSIS
Richards is finally back from his ankle injury after three games out and is ready for the team sheet, an option to face Villa. However, the defender will be limited, as he is not ready to start and will instead serve off the bench. Either way, this is good news for the defender, as he will likely test his legs before returning to a starting role next contest.
Richards is finally back from his ankle injury after three games out and is ready for the team sheet, an option to face Villa. However, the defender will be limited, as he is not ready to start and will instead serve off the bench. Either way, this is good news for the defender, as he will likely test his legs before returning to a starting role next contest.
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Out yet again
Richards (ankle) is out for Sunday's match against Newcastle.
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Set to miss another game
Richards (ankle) is expected to stay out Sunday against Newcastle after coach Oliver Glasner mentioned that "It looks like nobody will come back for this game".
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Tight for Sunday return
Richards (ankle) is out for Thursday's match against Fulham and will be a close call for Sunday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Chris is not back, and for Newcastle [on Sunday] it will be quite tight. His foot is too swollen, so he can't wear a boot right now - it's too painful.
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Late call to face Fulham
Richards (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's match against Fulham, according to manager Oliver Glasner, per Sam Tabuteau of The Standard. "We don't know if he's available for Fulham, but once again, his foot got stitched, it's swollen, it goes in the right direction, but you have to wear a boot and kick a ball, and when you have the wound right there, it's very, very painful. So again, it can be that he misses Fulham, it can be that he is available."
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Out Sunday
Richards (ankle) is not in the squad for Sunday's clash with Tottenham.
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Saints want him
Southampton are interested in signing Richards, according to GiveMeSport.
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Richards has enjoyed solid moments in the Bundesliga but is now getting close to securing a Premier League switch. Southampton could certainly use his versatility on the defensive zone.
Richards has enjoyed solid moments in the Bundesliga but is now getting close to securing a Premier League switch. Southampton could certainly use his versatility on the defensive zone.