Eddie Nketiah
26-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
GTD
Injury Strain
Est. Return 1/7/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Nketiah joined Crystal Palace with plenty of promise and assumption he'd jump into the starting XI. Instead, he started just nine times in his 29 appearances, scoring three goals. He was given opportunities early in the season when he ripped shots and didn't score. From there, Ismaila Sarr became the starter and never relented. Most of Nketiah's minutes later in the season came when Jean-Philippe Mateta missed time or was rested. One thing Nketiah can say is that he takes a lot of shots when in the XI. The downside is that the goals and consistent starts rarely came, something that again will be an issue in 2025/26.
Remains out
Nketiah (strain) will miss Sunday's trip to Newcastle, with manager Oliver Glasner saying "It looks like [Eddie Nketiah] is also not available. It looks like nobody will come back for this game".
ANALYSIS
Nketiah is expected to spend his second straight game on the sidelines while he continues to battle a muscular issue. He had alternated starts and substitute outings prior to the injury, but his exclusion will leave Yeremy Pino and Justin Devenney as the obvious choices in attacking midfield, with Christantus Uche offering an unlikely alternative.
Nketiah is expected to spend his second straight game on the sidelines while he continues to battle a muscular issue. He had alternated starts and substitute outings prior to the injury, but his exclusion will leave Yeremy Pino and Justin Devenney as the obvious choices in attacking midfield, with Christantus Uche offering an unlikely alternative.
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Taking injury game-by-game
Nketiah is out for Thursday's match against Fulham and is taking his injury game-by-game, according to manager Olive Glasner. "Eddie is out for this game, so let's see for the next game. We don't know exactly how long it will take [to recover] - we'll have to take it game by game. It's a little bit his muscle, but we don't know right now how serious it is. Of course, he's had a few issues this year, and that's why we are quite cautious."
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Manages knock
Nketiah was forced off at halftime due to a knock during Tuesday's defeat against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, but will be available for Sunday's clash against Tottenham, coach Oliver Glasner said in a press conference, according to BeanymanSports. "He had a slight knock, but I am sure he will be back for the Tottenham game."
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Scores in win
Nketiah scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Fulham.
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Four shots Sunday
Nketiah had four shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.
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Available off bench
Nketiah (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Wolves.
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Could still leave Arsenal
Nketiah is being linked with a move to Crystal Palace before the transfer window closes Friday, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Nketiah's proposed deal to Nottingham Forest broke down, but that doesn't mean the striker won't leave Arsenal this summer. Crystal Palace are open to signing the 25-year-old, but it's unclear if both teams will have enough time to get a deal done before the end of the transfer window Friday.
Nketiah's proposed deal to Nottingham Forest broke down, but that doesn't mean the striker won't leave Arsenal this summer. Crystal Palace are open to signing the 25-year-old, but it's unclear if both teams will have enough time to get a deal done before the end of the transfer window Friday.