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In his pre-match press conference, Álvaro Arbeloa was asked about the potential involvement of his three deadline day signings this weekend.
Manuel Ángel, Hugo Larsson and David Affengruber were all added to the ranks on Tuesday, and when asked if we could see them against Crystal Palace, our Head Coach said: “I think it's a little bit early for these three players.
“David has been playing with Elche in the first games in La Liga, but Hugo, for example, he played his last game, I think, on the 12th of August. He wasn't involved in any other games. For Manuel Ángel, the same. He didn't play a game during the pre-season.
“So, I think these three players need a little bit of time. They just arrived, I think they will be in the squad tomorrow, but be patient with these three players. They need to understand what we want from them.”
When pushed as to whether that means they will be named as substitutes, Arbeloa replied: “You will see tomorrow, but I said that I think they are not ready to play from the start.
“It's normal, they just arrived. Hugo and Mami [Manuel Ángel] even didn't play so much during the summer.
“David, of course, he has played some games with Elche, so physically he's more ready, but he needs to understand and to work and to know the players and to know our ideas.
“Now we have the [Friday] training session, we will see how they are, but I think they will be in the squad tomorrow.”
Fulham possible starting lineup:
Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Berge, Charles; Iwobi, King, Palacios; G Garcia
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As for Palace, deadline-day arrivals Honest Ahanor, Ben Chilwell, Quentin Timber and Dario Osorio could all potentially be involved for the Eagles in this Premier League clash.
Dwight McNeil could replace Eddie Nketiah in the starting side, but Sage is unlikely to go overboard in terms of changes, with Jacob Larsen again potentially lead the line.
Wharton will also feature in the middle of midfield; the Englishman was linked with a move away from Selhurst Park over the summer but has ultimately remained with the club.
Chadi Riad (knee), Jean-Philippe Mateta (thigh) and Ismaila Sarr (groin) will miss out for Palace through injury.
Crystal Palace possible starting lineup:
Henderson; Canvot, Richards, Tomiyasu; Khalaili, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell; McNeil, Larsen, Pino
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