Dwight McNeil
CRY
Right Winger
Half-Space Orchestrator
Nov 22, 1999 (26)
Left
6'0"
150 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Holding minimal role
McNeil has started in one of his two appearances this season, while going unused three times.
Analysis: McNeil has had an up-and-down start to the season, earning a starting role in the season opener but having yet to see that spot again, serving from the bench in his only other league appearance. That said, he was dropped from the squad at points for sporting reasons, so he has missed a match while going unused twice. This doesn't bring much confidence to his role and minutes moving forward, giving minimal value to any team unless more starting time is received.
Omitted on performance grounds
McNeil was left out of the squad for Saturday's 3-2 win over Fulham due to a sporting decision following his performance off the bench against Manchester City, according to coach Pierre Sage, per The Athletic. "They were not in the squad because I was not happy with their performance when they came on the pitch against Manchester City. They have the opportunity to show every week and maybe they will come back with us on Tuesday."
Analysis: McNeil's omission was not injury-related, with manager Pierre Sage making clear he was dissatisfied with the winger's contribution against Manchester City. The coach described the decision as a one-match message rather than a lasting exclusion, leaving McNeil with an opportunity to respond in training and potentially return to the squad for Tuesday's Carabao Cup clash with Middlesbrough. He will need to show greater impact to work his way back into Palace's attacking rotation.
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