Crystal Palace faces injuries and defeat in season opener against Everton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:34 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Crystal Palace opened its season with a 2-0 defeat to Everton. Ismaila Sarr did not take part in the match due to a groin injury, which kept him from training before the game. Reports indicate that interest from Turkish side Galatasaray in Sarr remains, but Palace is unwilling to sell him for anything less than market value. Defender Chadi Riad suffered a serious knee injury during the match, compounding Palace's troubles at the start of the season under new manager Pierre Sage.
- •Crystal Palace loses 2-0 to Everton on August 24, 2026.
- •Ismaila Sarr absent due to a groin injury.
- •Interest from Galatasaray in Sarr is reported but no bid considered yet.
- •Chadi Riad suffers a serious knee injury during the match.
- 6:34 AMYahoo Sports — Problems pile up for Crystal Palace
"It was not the best opening game of the season for Crystal Palace. Ismaila Sarr was not included in the matchday squad with new manager Pierre Sage revealing he has been struggling with an injury. Palace do not want to sell their star forward, who scored 21 goals last season as the Eagles won the Community Shield and the Conference League.
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