Sage backs Strand Larsen and Nketiah to step up vs Liverpool
With Mateta suspended, Sage is counting on Strand Larsen and Nketiah for Sunday's 14:00 clash with fifth-placed Liverpool at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has made clear who will fill the gap left by the suspended Jean-Philippe Mateta. According to the club's official website, Jørgen Strand Larsen and Eddie Nketiah are ready to take on a bigger role up front against Liverpool, on Sunday 8 November at 14:00 at Selhurst Park.
Sage admits the team has struggled to sustain a good level across the season. He explains that every time they start playing well, mistakes appear, as at Leeds, where a single error gave the opposition a huge chance despite a brilliant save from Walter Benítez. He asks for patience and refuses to blame the players, whom he says he sees working hard every day.
Liverpool sit fifth in the table, and Sage calls the game a big challenge but also an opportunity to create something special with this group.
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