Malacia last played a competitive fixture for the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League in June 2023 and is close to recovering from two rounds of knee surgery. The Dutchman took part in the warm-up and rondos with the squad on Friday and although he didn't take part in the full session, it represented another step in his progress.

Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Crystal Palace will be without the services of Cheick Doucoure for this weekend’s clash with Manchester United.Doucoure made his first start since November during

But it’s not positive news for Oliver Glasner who will be without a number of Palace players including summer signing Trevoh Chalobah. The highly-rated Chelsea loanee is yet to make his debut after picking up a ‘strange’ abdominal injury in his first training session with the Eagles but it was hoped he would be fit in time to feature against United.

Manchester United news as Amad could see performances rewarded against Crystal Palace with ideal teammate returning

Crystal Palace are one of six Premier League teams who remain winless after four fixtures so far this season, with Oliver Glasner's men collecting just two