Oliver Glasner has unveiled his Crystal Palace starting lineup for tonight's UEFA Conference League semi-final first leg against Shakhtar Donetsk in Krakow.
The Eagles are chasing a historic final appearance, and they'll be looking to build a first-leg advantage in Poland. There's good news for Palace fans as left-back Tyrick Mitchell has been passed fit to start despite an Achilles injury scare during last weekend's Premier League clash at Liverpool. He slots in at left wing-back, with Borna Sosa providing cover from the bench.
Glasner has made a tactical tweak in attack, bringing in Yeremy Pino to replace Brennan Johnson. The Spanish winger joins a dangerous forward line alongside Ismaïla Sarr and the in-form Jean-Philippe Mateta. The midfield pivot will be anchored by Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada, offering both creativity and defensive cover in what promises to be a tense European night.
The Eagles are without three key first-team players through injury: striker Evann Guessand (knee), forward Eddie Nketiah (thigh), and midfielder Cheick Doucouré (muscle issue). Dean Henderson continues in goal, shielded by a backline featuring Maxence Lacroix and Chris Richards at centre-back, with Daniel Munoz and Caleb Canvot in the wider defensive roles.
Glasner has strong options on the bench, including experienced midfielders Jefferson Lerma and Will Hughes, plus target man Jørgen Strand Larsen, who could provide a physical presence late in the game.
Crystal Palace Starting XI: Henderson, Munoz, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Pino, Sarr, Mateta
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 20:00 BST, live on TNT Sports in the UK. The Eagles will be hoping to bring a positive result back to Selhurst Park for the second leg.
