£34m trio sign Eze gone: What Crystal Palace’s XI could look like in 24/25.
The Eagles might be without one of their star men next year.
It might be a cliché, but it’s true: Crystal Palace fans endured a season of two halves this year.
The first saw Palace play tepid football under Roy Hodgson while slowly sleepwalking towards a relegation battle, but the second saw the Eagles play some of the most enthralling football in the entire Premier League under their new manager, Oliver Glasner.
However, one downside to becoming a great team is that other clubs try to poach your players.
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The South Londoners have an abundance of talented stars, be that Adam Wharton, Michael Olise, or Eberechi Eze, and based on recent reports, the latter seems most likely to leave Selhurst Park in the coming months.
That said, while losing a star is never ideal, the club still looks set to do some business of its own to help Glasner bring the side to new heights.
So, let’s take a look at what the Austrian’s lineup could look like after his first summer in the job.
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GK – Dean Henderson
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So, there are no surprises here, as starting between the sticks will almost certainly be Dean Henderson.
After falling out of favour under the previous boss, Henderson has become one of Glasner’s first names on the teamsheet.
The former Manchester United shot-stopper made 20 appearances for the Eagles this season and started the final ten games of the campaign – and now he’s going to the Euros with England.CB – Joachim Andersen
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The first centre-back in the team is Danish titan Joachim Andersen.
Since joining the club from Ligue 1 giants Lyon in July 2021, the 28-year-old defender has made 112 appearances for the South Londoners, 40 of which came this season, so it would be surprising to see him lose his spot in the side.
CB – Chadi Riad
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Starting alongside the Dane, Chadi Riad will be the first new face in the lineup.
According to recent reports, the Moroccan centre-back has already completed a medical with the Eagles and is set to complete his £14m move from Spanish giants Barcelona very soon.
The “complete” and “dominant” 20-year-old defender, as dubbed by talent scout Jacek Kulig, impressed out on loan with Real Betis this season, making 30 appearances for the club across all competitions.
