Crystal Palace are getting ready to host Chelsea at Selhurst Park for Monday night’s Premier League clash. This could potentially be Roy Hodgson’s final game in charge after a dreadful run that has seen the Eagles win only two of their last 12 Premier League matches. Despite both teams struggling this season, there is a glimmer of hope for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, as they recently secured a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa in the FA Cup. However, injuries have plagued both teams. Michael Olise will be a notable absence for Palace, as he is sidelined for up to two months with a hamstring injury. Similarly, Pochettino has had to reevaluate his defensive options due to Benoit Badiashile’s month-long absence. On a positive note, attacking midfielder Christopher Nkunku is on the bench and may make an appearance later in the game. A win for either team would provide a significant boost to their respective seasons. Palace, currently sitting 15th in the table, are just five points above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Chelsea, even though a victory would only move them up one place to 10th, could close the gap on European qualification to 12 points. The match is set to kick off at 8 p.m. (UK time) and will be televised live on Sky Sports.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com