Crystal Palace XI vs Shakhtar Donetsk – team news and Confirmed XI

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·30 April 2026

Crystal Palace XI vs Shakhtar Donetsk – team news and Confirmed XI

Oliver Glasner has named his Crystal Palace starting eleven for tonight’s Conference League semi-final in Krakow.

The Eagles aim to secure a first-leg advantage in their pursuit of a historic final. Tyrick Mitchell is fit to start at left-back after an injury scare last weekend. Yeremy Pino replaces Brennan Johnson in the forward line for the South Londoners.

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Glasner navigates the first leg with three significant injury absentees within his first-team squad. Evann Guessand, Eddie Nketiah, and Cheick Doucouré are all currently sidelined with knee, thigh, and muscle problems. Tyrick Mitchell has been named in the starting eleven despite an Achilles injury suffered at Liverpool. He starts at left wing-back tonight, while Borna Sosa provides a defensive alternative from the bench.

Yeremy Pino enters the attack to replace Brennan Johnson in a tactical shift by the manager. Ismaïla Sarr and Jean-Philippe Mateta complete a dangerous forward line for the South Londoners. Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada anchor the midfield to provide stability in Krakow.

Dean Henderson continues in goal behind a defensive unit led by Maxence Lacroix and Chris Richards. Daniel Munoz and Canvot occupy the wider defensive roles for the visiting side tonight. That said, Glasner has strong options among the substitutes, including Jefferson Lerma and Will Hughes. Jørgen Strand Larsen is also available to provide physical presence in the final stages.