Galatasaray Target Ismaila Sarr Omitted After Missing Training
Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage left Ismaila Sarr out of the matchday squad to face Everton on August 22 following a groin complaint and two consecutive missed training sessions. Sarr missed the fixture while Turkish club Galatasaray pursue a transfer, though Crystal Palace maintain they will only consider offers substantially above market value.
Galatasaray Pursuit Magnifies Crystal Palace Selection Shift
Sarr scored 21 goals in all competitions last season during Crystal Palace’s double-trophy campaign in the Community Shield and UEFA Conference League. His sudden absence creates an immediate void in attack for Sage’s starting lineup, while club leadership resists outgoing negotiation efforts from Istanbul.
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“Two days ago, I said he will play. And yesterday, we make a medical point with the doctor of the club, the player and me. We have chosen that he cannot play because for the moment he’s not really 100 per cent. That’s why we didn’t want to take a risk.”
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BBC Sport first reported the squad omission and Galatasaray transfer interest.