Pierre Sage warns Crystal Palace of 'crazy' Leeds test as Sarr returns and duo sidelined | OneFootball

Pierre Sage says Crystal Palace must be ready for a tough Leeds United trip on Sunday, prioritising recovery after Thursday's Europa League win.

As reported by yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the head coach highlighted the two-day turnaround and described Elland Road's atmosphere as crazy, expecting a demanding contest.

Leeds are unbeaten in the Premier League and beat Newcastle United 4-1 on Monday night. Sage has also watched them at Stamford Bridge.

Palace have lost three of their first four league games, and last season under Oliver Glasner they were outmuscled in a 4-1 defeat at Elland Road.

Sage said his side need points and must manage aspects of their play better, aiming to confirm recent good work and improve on Ipswich.

Ismaila Sarr returned in the 73rd minute against Lech Poznan, and he and Eddie Nketiah are now fit to feature. On Sarr, Sage said: "To start: maybe. To play 90 minutes: I don't think so." Dean Henderson and Jean-Philippe Mateta are expected to be out until after the international break, and Sage suggested a fuller update could come in two weeks.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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