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Crystal Palace await Dean Henderson fitness update ahead of Brighton clash

Crystal Palace are still waiting to see if Dean Henderson will be fit for Sunday’s meeting with Brighton. Pierre Sage was cautious about ruling Henderson out of the game and delayed his decision on his return. Crystal Palace have had…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 6:15 PM
Crystal Palace await Dean Henderson fitness update ahead of Brighton clash
Key Things to Know
  • Crystal Palace are waiting on a fitness update for goalkeeper Dean Henderson ahead of Sunday's Brighton match.
  • Manager Pierre Sage delayed making a decision on Henderson until evaluating the squad in training.
  • The squad has limited preparation time following their Thursday night match against Lyon.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Crystal Palace are awaiting a fitness update on goalkeeper Dean Henderson ahead of Sunday's match against Brighton. Manager Pierre Sage stated during his press conference that he has delayed making any decision regarding Henderson's availability until after evaluating the squad in upcoming training sessions.

Palace face a quick turnaround following a Thursday night match against Lyon, leaving little recovery time. Sage confirmed he prefers to assess player reactions over sessions on Friday and Saturday before finalizing his lineup plans.

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