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Crystal Palace injury fear ahead of Nottingham Forest as £21m man forced off on international duty

Nottingham Forest resume Premier League duty next weekend when they tackle Crystal Palace in the Premier League following the international break

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 1:31 PM
Crystal Palace injury fear ahead of Nottingham Forest as £21m man forced off on international duty
Key Things to Know
  • Anan Khalaili suffered a suspected hamstring injury, making him a doubt for Crystal Palace's clash with Nottingham Forest.
  • The wing-back was substituted in the 77th minute during Israel's goalless draw against Kosovo.
  • Khalaili joined Crystal Palace from Union Saint-Gilloise in the summer for a fee of £21m.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Crystal Palace wing-back Anan Khalaili faces injury concerns ahead of the upcoming Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. The 21 million pound summer signing from Union Saint-Gilloise was forced off in the 77th minute of Israel's goalless draw against Kosovo due to a suspected hamstring issue. He is expected to miss Israel's upcoming fixture against Ireland.

Khalaili will undergo further medical tests to determine the full extent of the problem, putting his availability for next weekend's league fixture in doubt. Palace manager Pierre Sage has deployed Khalaili at right wing-back, where he has scored once in six appearances this season. The upcoming match also marks Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner's first return to his former club.

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