Crystal Palace: Ismaïla Sarr ruled out against Tottenham

Pierre Sage provides an update

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Crystal Palace: Ismaïla Sarr ruled out against Tottenham

Having suffered a groin injury, Senegal international Ismaïla Sarr is not expected to feature in Crystal Palace’s trip to face Tottenham. The winger is struggling to regain his best physical condition and has played only 122 minutes since the start of the season.

Ismaïla Sarr will have to wait a little longer before returning to action. The Crystal Palace winger from Senegal is still troubled by a groin injury and is expected to miss the upcoming match against Tottenham, scheduled for October 31, 2026. His latest absence extends a difficult spell for the former Olympique de Marseille player.

Pierre Sage opts for caution

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage provided an update on his player’s situation. The medical staff continues to monitor the Senegal international, who has not yet regained the physical condition required to return to competitive action normally.

The coach intends to avoid any rush in managing the injury. Groin pain in particular limits Ismaïla Sarr’s ability to string together accelerations and high-intensity runs, qualities that are essential to his game on the wings.

Just 122 minutes played this season

Since the start of the 2026-2027 season, Ismaïla Sarr has accumulated just 122 minutes of playing time. That is particularly limited involvement for a player expected to provide speed and attacking penetration in the Eagles’ offensive sector.

This injury deprives Crystal Palace of an important attacking option as the club continues its Premier League campaign. The priority now is to allow the Senegalese player to regain full physical fitness before returning to competitive action.

🚨 Ismaïla Sarr manquera encore Tottenham : Pierre Sage tranche, « Pour le moment, il n'est pas en mesure de jouer ». 🇸🇳

Touché à l’aine, l’ailier n’a disputé que 122 minutes depuis le début de saison. pic.twitter.com/KdWXs3ye4A
— wiwsport (@wiwsport) October 29, 2026

No precise return date can be given at this stage. Ismaïla Sarr’s return will depend on how his injury develops and his ability to resume training without pain.

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