Eddie Nketiah in line for Crystal Palace return against Lech Poznan

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Eddie Nketiah could make his Crystal Palace return against Lech Poznan on Thursday after manager Pierre Sage confirmed the Ghanaian forward has resumed training with the first team.Nketiah started Palaces opening three matches of the campaign but missed their two home fixtures last week as he dealt with an injury setback.The 27-year-old has now returned to training and could feature when the Eagles begin their UEFA Europa League campaign against Lech Poznan at Selhurst Park.Sage says Nketiah and fellow forward Ismaila Sarr have both made progress in their recovery and are working towards full match fitness ahead of the European opener.He could be in the team tomorrow, as (could) Eddie Nketiah, because they started to train with us this week, and they are in shape, the Palace boss told the media.Nketiahs potential return provides Palace with another attacking option as they prepare for their first Europa League fixture of the season.The forward made an encouraging start to the campaign, featuring from the beginning in each of Palaces first three games before his absence from the squad last week.Sarr, meanwhile, has yet to make a competitive appearance this season after suffering injury setbacks. The Senegal international was Palaces leading scorer last term and could also return against the Polish side.
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- September 17, 2026
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