Crystal Palace handed major new injury boost for crunch Larnaca clash | OneFootball

But one key absentee remains as Eagles look to seal Conference League quarter-final place in Cyprus

Crystal Palace will have Daniel Munoz back for their crunch Conference League last-16 second-leg decider against AEK Larnaca on Thursday, but Dean Henderson remains sidelined.

The Colombian international missed both the goalless first leg against Larnaca at Selhurst Park last week and Sunday’s home stalemate against Leeds in the top-flight, but is back available for Thursday evening’s trip to Cyprus.

However, Palace will still be without influential first-choice goalkeeper Henderson, who is not travelling due to a bout of illness having also missed the Leeds game.

Deputy Walter Benitez will be in line to step in between the sticks again in Larnaca.

"Daniel Munoz is fine to play," Palace boss Oliver Glasner said at his pre-match press conference on Wednesday.

"Dean Henderson unfortunately not. He is still unwell. So we've decided he will stay in London. Overall, it is positive, we have no further injuries."

Palace striker Eddie Nketiah is not expected to return from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since December until after the upcoming international break, while midfielder Cheick Doucoure is still building up his match fitness after a long-term knee injury.