Crystal Palace vs. Larnaca: Expected Lineup and Team Updates

Published On: March 12, 2026

Crystal Palace vs. Larnaca: Expected Lineup and Team Updates

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Crystal Palace will face AEK Larnaca tonight at Selhurst Park, looking to recover from a previous home loss and gain an advantage in the first leg of the Conference League Round of 16.

The Eagles reached this stage after a strong playoff win against Zrinjski Mostar. Manager Oliver Glasner led his team to a significant 3–1 victory over Tottenham over the weekend. They will aim to make up for the 1–0 loss to the Cypriot side here last October. Palace has scored in 11 straight matches and will need to continue this trend against one of the best defenses in the tournament.

Crystal Palace team news

Oliver Glasner’s squad sees the return of a key attacker but is missing several key defenders. Jean-Philippe Mateta is back after an eight-match absence due to a knee injury.

This gives the manager more options upfront, although Ismaïla Sarr is likely to keep his starting position after scoring twice against Spurs. Daniel Muñoz is unavailable due to a shoulder injury, and Cheick Doucouré and Eddie Nketiah are also out.

Dean Henderson will be in goal, supported by a back three that includes the returning Maxence Lacroix, who missed the last match due to suspension. Nathaniel Clyne is set to replace the injured Muñoz at right wing-back, while Tyrick Mitchell will play on the left.

In midfield, Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada are expected to hold the line. Evann Guessand might join Sarr in support of striker Jørgen Strand Larsen as Palace looks to score first for the seventh time in eight games.