MX23RW : Tuesday, February 19 17:58:35
Feb 17, 2019 at 4pm UK at ​The Keepmoat Stadium
Attendance: 14,010
DoncasterDoncaster Rovers
0-2
Crystal Palace
FT(HT: 0-2)
Schlupp (8'), Meyer (45')

Michy Batshuayi could start for Palace against Doncaster

Michy Batshuayi could start for Palace against Doncaster
© Reuters
The Chelsea loanee has come off the bench in the last two matches.

Roy Hodgson could hand Michy Batshuayi his first Crystal Palace start in their FA Cup fifth-round clash against Doncaster on Sunday.

Batshuayi has made two appearances from the substitutes bench following his arrival on loan from Chelsea on deadline day.

The 25-year-old striker, who spent the opening half of the season with Spanish side Valencia, has made an impact on Hodgson.

And, although Hodgson insisted he will not ring the changes for Palace's match against the League One side, Batshuayi is in contention for his full debut.

"In training and in the matches he has played so far, he has been everything we wanted him to be," said Hodgson.

"He is a very lively character, and he is pleased to be back in London.

"Up front in particular, we have some options there, and it would be tempting for me to make some changes, but one thing I am certainly not prepared to do is to make any wholesale changes.

"We made a lot of alterations in the previous FA Cup game, but unless they're forced upon me. I don't intend to make that many on Sunday."

Hodgson will again have Cheikhou Kouyate available after the midfielder missed his side's last two matches with an ankle issue.


Click here for more stories about Michy Batshuayi

Click here for more stories about Crystal Palace

Share this article now:
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero celebrates his first goal against Chelsea on February 10, 2019
Read Next:
PL Team of the Week - Aguero, Pogba, Wijnaldum
>

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City27212474205465
2Liverpool26205159154465
3Tottenham HotspurSpurs26200654252960
4Manchester UnitedMan Utd26156552351751
5Arsenal26155653371650
6Chelsea26155645291650
7Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2611693433139
8Watford2610793434037
9Everton2796123639-333
10West Ham UnitedWest Ham2696113239-733
11Bournemouth26103133747-1033
12Leicester CityLeicester2695123134-332
13Crystal Palace2676132734-727
14Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2676132839-1127
15Burnley2676132947-1827
16Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2667132234-1225
17Cardiff CityCardiff2674152447-2325
18Southampton2659122844-1624
19Fulham2645172558-3317
20Huddersfield TownHuddersfield2625191448-3411

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel
Login, I already have my ad-free pass
Log in to customise Sports Mole
Buy ad-free access (show me the options)
Buy monthly ad-free access for £1.20/month
Buy yearly ad-free access for £12 (2 months free)
Settings - Logout - Manage your account
Settings - Logout - Manage your account