Injury woes for Crystal Palace as Cheick Doucoure and Eberechi Eze were forced off in Luton Town’s defeat

Crystal Palace suffered a 2-1 defeat against Luton Town, with midfielders Cheick Doucoure and Eberechi Eze both forced off due to injuries. Doucoure was injured after kicking the ball, while Eze also suffered a knock and was substituted. The extent of Doucoure and Eze's injuries remains uncertain, raising concerns for the team's prospects on the field. The fans expressed their disappointment on social media.

Injury Woes For Crystal Palace As Cheick Doucoure And Eberechi Eze Were Forced Off In Luton Town's Defeat

Crystal Palace faced a double blow during their match against Luton Town as midfielders Cheick Doucoure and Eberechi Eze were both forced off due to injuries. The distressing scenes unfolded at Kenilworth Road, where Doucoure, in particular, left the field in visible pain.

Doucoure’s injury occurred after kicking the ball, leaving him writhing in pain on the pitch. As he was stretchered off with his head in his hands, the severity of the injury became apparent. Will Hughes replaced Doucoure, but the substitution was met with boos from the Luton crowd due to Hughes’ previous association with Watford.

With Eze also picking up a knock and subsequently being substituted, Crystal Palace fans expressed their concerns on social media, with some calling for an end to the season. The team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Luton Town, adding to the fans’ disappointment.

The extent of Doucoure and Eze’s injuries remains uncertain, raising worries for Crystal Palace’s prospects on the field. Eze, who walked off the pitch, and Doucoure, later seen leaving the stadium on crutches with a protective boot, are crucial components of the team’s midfield and overall strategy.

Here is the highlight video of Luton Town vs. Crystal Palace, which ended 2-1 victory for Luton.

Cheick Doucouré

Cheick Oumar Doucoure

Defender, Midfielder

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Age: 24

180 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 11 27 Missed
Minutes 922 83.8 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 13 1.2 Avg
Passes 386 35.186.1% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 11 times for 922 minutes for Premier League.

Cheick Doucouré didn’t score any goal for Crystal Palace. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 13th in Premier League. In the last match Crystal Palace lost 2-1 against Luton Town. The next match in Premier League will be against West Ham United.

Crystal Palace performance and stats

Crystal Palace

Manager: Oliver Glasner
Rank 12th
Win 12
Draw 10
Loss 15
Goals 52-58
Diff -6

Crystal Palace is currently 13th in the Premier League with 15 points.

In the last 13 games, it has won 4 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, Crystal Palace lost 2-1 against Luton Town.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 13 goals and conceding 18.​

Crystal Palace will play the next match in Premier League against West Ham United on Saturday 2nd of December in London.​

Eberechi Eze

Eberechi Eze

Forwarder, Midfielder

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Age: 26

178 cm

kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 27 11 Missed
Minutes 2066 76.5 Avg
Goals 11 0.4 Avg
Assist 4 0.1 Avg
Attempt 137 5.1 Avg
Passes 745 27.682.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 3 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 10 times for 799 minutes for Premier League.

Eberechi Eze scored 2 goals for Crystal Palace. He procured one assist. He received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 13th in Premier League. In the last match Crystal Palace lost 2-1 against Luton Town. The next match in Premier League will be against West Ham United.

Crystal Palace performance and stats

Crystal Palace

Manager: Oliver Glasner
Rank 12th
Win 12
Draw 10
Loss 15
Goals 52-58
Diff -6

Crystal Palace is currently 13th in the Premier League with 15 points.

In the last 13 games, it has won 4 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, Crystal Palace lost 2-1 against Luton Town.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 13 goals and conceding 18.​

Crystal Palace will play the next match in Premier League against West Ham United on Saturday 2nd of December in London.​

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