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Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal proved to be the difference between the two sides as Crystal Palace got their first ever win in a European competition.However, with 75% possession and 25 attempts,
OLIVER GLASNER has revealed the reason why Eberechi Eze has not featured for Crystal Palace on their European debut. The Eagles were expecting their talisman to feature in tonight’s Europa
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Eberechi Eze has not been named in the Crystal Palace squad to face Fredrikstad as he closes in on his move to Arsenal. He will have a chance to say his goodbyes at Selhurst Park, though, as he watches from the stands. His medical at Arsenal is booked for Friday.
This should have been a night of unabashed celebration at Selhurst Park: Crystal Palace’s first competitive game in European competition, capped by an 1-0 victory. Instead, the sense of jubilation was laced with an undercurrent of simmering rage.
When asked if Palace can recover if they lose both Eze and Guehu, Henderson added: "100%. We have lost players before and we survived through that. And we brought the best times to this football club.