Premier League club Crystal Palace may reconsider its recruitment strategy in the final week of the winter transfer window following an injury to Chadi Riad, who is likely to have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. The Moroccan defender, injured during a training session, is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Signed this summer for €15 million, Chadi Riad had already been hindered by a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury last August. As a result, he has only played one match in the Premier League since his arrival. With this new long-term absence, Crystal Palace may prioritize the signing of a central defender before the transfer window closes next Monday.
This injury represents a serious setback in the progression of the Moroccan international, who will also be forced to miss the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). A major disappointment for Chadi Riad, who had hoped to shine in the tournament.
