Adam Wharton
CRY
CM
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Feb 6, 2004 (22)
Left
6'0"
170 lb
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Returns in friendly
Wharton (ankle) is starting Saturday's friendly against Freiburg as he has fully recovered from his injury, the club posted.
Analysis: Wharton had missed the trip to Italy for the Como Cup as he continued recovering from an ankle issue, a setback that had also kept him out of the preseason opener against Swindon. His return to the starting lineup against Freiburg confirms his recovery is complete, positioning him to build match fitness as Palace ends preseason preparations under new coach Pierre Sage.
Not expected to travel to Como
Wharton is not expected to travel with Crystal Palace's squad to Como as he continues to recover from his ankle injury, according to Bobby Manzi of the Daily Mail.
Analysis: Wharton had already missed the preseason opener against Swindon with the same issue, a setback that came after he appeared to have recovered from a similar problem late last season. His continued absence suggests the club wants to be extra careful with his recovery, and his path back into full training and match action will be worth monitoring as Crystal Palace continues its preseason preparations under new coach Pierre Sage.
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