Crystal Palace handed huge double boost ahead of Manchester United fixture

Crystal Palace have been handed a huge double fitness boost ahead of their clash with Manchester United on Monday night.

Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that key duo Marc Guéhi and Ebere Eze are both set to be involved in the match day squad at Selhurst Park early next week after overcoming their respective injury issues.

United target Guéhi has been sidelined since February after undergoing knee surgery, but has now returned to full training and will be in their upcoming squad. Eze picked up a knock in last week's win over Newcastle and was not involved in their 1-1 draw with Fulham last weekend.

“It’s very positive news – both of them are fit,” Glasner said of Guéhi and Eze. “Both trained – the players were off after Sunday and we started yesterday preparing them for the Man United game. Both trained yesterday in the full session and again today, so it looks good. If everything continues as we expect, both will be in the squad.”

Guehi has been forced to watch on as Palace navigate life under their new manager and will be looking for a strong end to the season as he vies for a place in the England squad at the upcoming European Championship in Germany. Glasner also praised the defender, who is of interest to United ahead of the summer window, for the professionalism he has shown during his rehabilitation process.

The manager added: “He worked very hard in rehab. It took maybe one or two weeks longer than we all hoped, but he has such a great working attitude. It’s always good when the players are back, and especially when a captain is back, so we’re really looking forward to the last three games.

“I see his working attitude, he’s outstanding. He’s got a lot of quality but he is also very professional, hard-working, always wanting to improve. He is getting back to the team now with rehab. He is a fantastic player and we will support him as good as we can. We hope he plays some good games for us, and especially also for England in the Euros.”