Crystal Palace vs KuPS: Official Team Lineups and Updates Revealed
The excitement is building at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace prepares to face Finnish champions KuPS. With a Premier League match against Leeds just around the corner, manager Oliver Glasner has opted for significant changes to his lineup. This match sees a remarkable debut for 16-year-old defender Joel Drakes-Thomas, who is part of a young backline. Alongside him are 17-year-old Dean Benamar and 18-year-old George King, both making their first appearances for the club.
Crystal Palace Lineup
Despite the numerous changes, Palace’s bench remains strong, featuring many first-team regulars ready to make an impact.
- Starting XI: Benitez, Benamar, Canvot, Lerma, King, Sosa, Rodney, Devenny, Esse, Drake-Thomas, Uche
- Substitutes: Henderson, Mitchell, Lacroix, Guehi, Nketiah, Pino, Mateta, Hughes, Wharton, Richards, Matthews, Casey
KuPS Team Overview
On the opposing side, KuPS is managed by Jarkko Wiss, a former player with experience in England. His squad includes notable talents such as Polish forward Piotr Parzyszek, who previously played for Charlton Athletic. Other key players include Jaakko Oksanen and Paulius Golubickas, with the latter starting on the bench.
- Starting XI: Kreidl, Antwi, Miettinen, Cisse, Hamalainen, Arifi, Oksanen, Pennanen, Ruoppi, Savolainen, Parzyszek
- Substitutes: Armah, Paulo Ricardo, Golubickas, Hakala, Konate, Luyeye-Lutumba, Lotjonen, Pitkanen, Sadiku, Toure, Voutilainen
This match not only provides a significant opportunity for the young players at Crystal Palace but also showcases the talent within KuPS. Fans can expect an engaging contest as both teams aim for victory.
