Pierre Sage drops Dwight McNeil and Evann Guessand from Crystal Palace squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage omitted Dwight McNeil and Evann Guessand from the matchday squad for the club's 3-2 win against Fulham. Sage described the decision as sporting in nature, intended to prompt both players to regain their form. The duo had previously appeared as substitutes during the team's 4-1 loss to Manchester City the week prior, where they failed to impact the game. Sage indicated that the exclusion serves as an opportunity for the players to adjust their training performance. Both McNeil and Guessand could potentially return to the squad for the upcoming fixture. Crystal Palace prepares to face Championship side Middlesbrough at Selhurst Park on Tuesday in the third round of the EFL Cup.
- •Pierre Sage left Dwight McNeil and Evann Guessand out of the matchday squad against Fulham.
- •The pair previously recorded minimal impact during a 4-1 loss to Manchester City.
- •Sage stated the players were dropped to encourage them to regain their required level.
- •Crystal Palace hosts Middlesbrough on Tuesday in the EFL Cup third round.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — 'Sometimes players have to be shaken' - Sage
"Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage said it was "a sports decision" to drop Dwight McNeil and Evann Guessand from the matchday squad in the 3-2 victory over Fulham. "Sometimes players have to be shaken to come back and regain their level," said Sage. Both players were substituted on in the 4-1 loss to Manchester City the previous week, but failed to have an impact on the game.
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