Eagles Suffer Blow Without Nketiah…
Crystal Palace is scrambling like a cat in a room full of rocking chairs after losing Eddie Nketiah to injury ahead of their Community Shield showdown against Liverpool. The Eagles face a mighty task against the Premier League winners at Wembley Stadium this Sunday. Meanwhile, Liverpool is feeling about as confident as a squirrel in a peanut factory after their pre-season victories, though AC Milan did manage to spoil their fun in Hong Kong.
Nketiah, who could dribble through a waterfall without getting wet, is set to miss six weeks due to a hamstring injury, adding to Palace’s woes before they face Chelsea in their Premier League opener. While Liverpool also juggles a fair share of injury woes, including Joe Gomez’s Achilles problem, they’re reportedly eyeing Palace’s Marc Guehi like a dog eyes a steak. Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker are expected to rejoin the squad, putting some relief on the Reds’ shoulders as they prepare for the weekend clash.
