Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has dismissed suggestions that Crystal Palace could capitalise on Manchester United’s poor start to the season in Tuesday’s League Cup clash, pointing to the amount that has been invested into the Old Trafford playing staff.
As well as mustering just three wins in six league matches, Ten Hag has been without £73m Jadon Sancho and £85m Antony for the last few weeks due to differing off-field matters. “It will be a very difficult game, but it will be a great experience, those players who haven’t had a chance could get the chance. It will be good for them to show what they can do at the very top level.
Meanwhile, Hodgson has bemoaned a spate of injuries within his Palace squad. United have a number of players returning from the sidelines, including Mason Mount and Harry Maguire, while the Eagles have six players out.