Crystal Palace draws by miracle and loses star for Real Sociedad clash

Wharton suspended for next Europa League match after red card v Hoffenheim; misses Real Sociedad clash on 26 November.

Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton was sent off in the Europa League match against Hoffenheim and will miss the club's next fixture against Real Sociedad on Thursday, 26 November at Selhurst Park. The 21-year-old is Palace's most valuable player, valued at €75 million by Transfermarkt, and his absence represents a significant blow to manager Pierre Sage's midfield. Palace drew 1–1 against Hoffenheim with a late goal from Daichi Kamada in extra time, leaving them on 5 points in the Europa League group stage, level with Real Sociedad but with an inferior goal difference. The Eagles face Liverpool and Coventry City in the Premier League before the Real Sociedad match.