Crystal Palace are anxiously waiting to learn whether summer signing Yeremy Pino will be fit to face Liverpool this weekend.The Eagles, who edged past West Ham 2-1 in their last Premier League outing, were forced to withdraw the Spanish winger at half-time after he complained of knee discomfort. Manager Oliver Glasner confirmed after the match that the 22-year-old would undergo further assessment, including a scan, to determine the extent of the problem.> “He felt pain in his knee, so we’ll check it properly and hope it’s nothing serious,” Glasner explained.This setback comes at a delicate moment, as Palace prepare to host Liverpool at Selhurst Park in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the weekend. The match also rekindles recent transfer drama, with Palace having pulled out of Marc Guehi’s proposed £35m move to Merseyside late in the summer window.Despite Pino’s injury scare, Palace did receive positive news. Ismaila Sarr, sidelined with a hamstring issue, is expected to return to full training this week. His comeback could be crucial given his impressive record against Liverpool—scoring in both previous meetings this year and famously netting twice for Watford in their shock victory over the Reds in the 2019/20 campaign.Pino, signed from Villarreal for £26m, has yet to open his goal account for Palace but arrives with a strong pedigree, having produced 14 goal contributions last season in Spain. His creativity and directness would be a significant loss if he’s ruled out.Whether it’s Pino or Sarr leading the line, Liverpool know they’ll face a dangerous Palace attack on Saturday. The south Londoners have quietly put together an impressive start to the campaign, and Glasner’s side will be determined to continue their momentum against one of the league’s unbeaten sides.For now, the Eagles wait anxiously for scan results, while fans hope Pino’s setback proves only a minor concern.
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