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Wilfried Zaha & Michael Olise injury updates ahead of Crystal Palace vs Arsenal

 

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira has, on Thursday, provided updates on the fitness of a pair of key members of his squad.

The players in question? Wilfried Zaha and Michael Olise.

For those not aware, Eagles wide-men Zaha and Olise both picked up injury problems amid their efforts on international duty this week, with the Ivory Coast and France U21s respectively.

Vieira, though, has confirmed that neither have yet been definitively ruled out of his side’s upcoming meeting with Arsenal.

Speaking in a press conference this afternoon, the French tactician explained:

“He [Zaha] is still in the medical room. We will see how it is going to be tomorrow, but we have to wait for the next couple of days before thinking about him starting training with the squad.”

Wilfried Zaha & Michael Olise injury updates ahead of Crystal Palace vs Arsenal

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates with Conor Gallagher after scoring their team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion at Selhurst Park on September 27, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

When pressed on the wellbeing of fellow winger Olise, in the midst of a fine recent spell of form, Vieira continued:

“He just had an issue with his foot.

“He is still in the treatment room as well. He is not ready to do some work outside.

“We have to wait day after day and see how he is feeling, and then we will see.

“Both of them still have a chance [of playing against Arsenal].”

Saka boost

Turning attentions towards Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal squad, the Gunners too have doubts over the availability of a number of key performers ahead of Monday’s Selhurst Park clash.

Bukayo Saka, after being forced to depart the England squad prematurely owing to a positive test for Covid-19, is expected to be fit and ready to feature from the off.

The participation of both shot-stopper Aaron Ramsdale and defender Takehiro Tomiyasu appears more up in the air, however, as the pair work their way back towards full fitness on the back of respective spells on the sidelines.

 

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