Chris Richards
25-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
Dealing with cramps
Richards (undisclosed) was forced off in the 83rd minute of Saturday's 2-0 victory against Wolves due to cramps, coach Oliver Glasner said in a press conference, according to the News Shopper. "He said he was cramping. Maybe we gave him too long off because he wasn't called up for the United States and had the first week of the international break off. Hopefully it's nothing serious."
ANALYSIS
Richards could not finish Saturday's clash against Wolves due to cramping but should be fit moving forward for Palace. The center-back did not travel for international duty and received the trust of coach Oliver Glasner to play more minutes in the match than he should have had. Richards will hope to be fit for the clash against Strasbourg on Thursday since he is an important figure in Crystal Palace's back-three, and they will need him available as they currently sit ninth in the standings and aim to qualify directly for the next round of the Conference League. That said, if he had to miss some time, Jaydee Canvot will be the main option to replace him in the backline.
Richards could not finish Saturday's clash against Wolves due to cramping but should be fit moving forward for Palace. The center-back did not travel for international duty and received the trust of coach Oliver Glasner to play more minutes in the match than he should have had. Richards will hope to be fit for the clash against Strasbourg on Thursday since he is an important figure in Crystal Palace's back-three, and they will need him available as they currently sit ninth in the standings and aim to qualify directly for the next round of the Conference League. That said, if he had to miss some time, Jaydee Canvot will be the main option to replace him in the backline.
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Forced off field
Richards was forced off the field in the 83rd minute of Saturday's 2-0 win over Wolves due to an apparent injury, according to Bobby Manzi of The Sun.
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Makes starting squad
Richards (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Brentford.
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Will be available Saturday
Richards (calf) will be available for Saturday's game against Brentford, manager Olivier Glasner confirmed Friday during the pre-match press conference. "Richards is back tomorrow so he is fine. He trained today without any issues."
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Should return against Brentford
Richards (calf) missed Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash against Liverpool due to an injury, but scans revealed no tear, suggesting he should return for Saturday's clash against Brentford, according to the News Shopper.
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Suffers calf injury
Richards is out for Wednesday's Carabao Cup match against Liverpool due to a calf injury, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "We've just one issue: Chris has a little bit of an issue with his calf, so he won't make the trip to Liverpool tomorrow."
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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.