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Crystal Palace Injury Update Ahead of Liverpool Clash

Crystal Palace have been handed a significant double boost before facing Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Saturday, with Ismaila Sarr and Yeremy Pino expected to return to action. The meeting has added intrigue as it pits the Premier League’s two unbeaten sides against each other.

Liverpool’s commanding start

Liverpool, under Arne Slot, have opened their title defence in emphatic fashion. The champions have taken maximum points from their opening five matches and already built a five-point lead at the top of the table. Victories over Arsenal, Newcastle and Everton have underlined their credentials, with Slot’s side showing few signs of slowing down after lifting the Premier League trophy last season.

Slot, however, will have to navigate this trip to Selhurst Park without Hugo Ekitike. The French striker earned a suspension in controversial fashion against Southampton, receiving a red card after removing his shirt in celebration having already been booked for dissent. Slot described the dismissal as both “stupid” and “needless”, a clear sign of frustration at the circumstances.

Adding to Liverpool’s concerns, teenage defender Giovanni Leoni is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury on his debut against Southampton, ruling him out for the season.

Palace’s remarkable unbeaten run

Crystal Palace have quietly become one of the most consistent sides in English football. Their unbeaten streak has now stretched to 17 matches across all competitions, a run that includes their Community Shield victory over Liverpool just six weeks ago. Oliver Glasner’s team have combined resilience with attacking quality, and the return of two key forwards will only strengthen their chances of maintaining momentum.

Double injury boost for Glasner’s side

Both Sarr and Pino had looked set to miss this fixture, with Palace short on attacking options in recent weeks. Pino was forced off with a knee issue against West Ham, while Sarr had been absent since limping off at Aston Villa on 31 August. However, according to Sky Sports journalist James Savundra, both players are now in contention to face Liverpool.

“Ismaila Sarr and Yeremy Pino are both set to feature this weekend.”

“The pair both trained today ahead of Liverpool.”

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“Sarr has been out since limping off at Aston Villa while Pino forced off at half-time at West Ham due to knee pain.”

Their return will be a welcome lift for Glasner, who has relied heavily on the defensive solidity of his side during their unbeaten run. With Liverpool arriving in imperious form, the presence of Sarr and Pino could prove decisive in stretching Liverpool’s back line and providing Palace with genuine counter-attacking threats.

Key battle at Selhurst Park

Saturday’s meeting between Liverpool and Crystal Palace is shaping into one of the early highlights of the Premier League campaign. Liverpool’s attacking depth has carried them through tricky fixtures already, but Selhurst Park has often been a difficult ground for visiting sides. Palace’s injury update ensures the champions will face opponents at near full strength, adding another layer to what promises to be an absorbing contest.