Crystal Palace: Cheick Doucouré returns to training

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·25 February 2026

Crystal Palace: Cheick Doucouré returns to training

The Malian midfielder had suffered a setback.

Crystal Palace: Cheick Doucouré returns to training

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Cheick Doucouré could soon make his return to Premier League action. After being sidelined since January 2025, the Malian international is back training with the Crystal Palace squad.

It's been over a year since he last set foot on the pitch, but now Cheick Doucouré can finally see a glimmer of hope. The midfielder has rejoined first-team training at Crystal Palace.His last official appearance came on January 18, 2025, during Palace's 2-0 victory over West Ham.

The 26-year-old previously suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury in 2023 that kept him out of action for a full year, but he managed to recover at the start of last season.A return now looks imminent for the former RC Lens star, bringing joy to Crystal Palace fans and the Eagles of Mali alike.