Crystal Palace: Marc Guehi set for full training return in boost to Euro 2024 hopes

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is set to return to full training next week in a boost to his hopes of making England’s Euro 2024 squad.

The 23-year-old had established himself as Gareth Southgate’s preferred understudy for centre-back pairing John Stones and Harry Maguire before suffering a knee injury in February.

Guehi was partially involved in training this week but will train with his Palace team-mates next week and could return against Manchester United on Monday, May 6.

“He did parts of the sessions this week”, said manager Oliver Glasner on Wednesday. “Those sessions are 35 minutes. When you play Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday, it’s always recovery sessions and for the other players it’s close to the next game so very short sessions.

“But he did it, so we expect him back with the team next week, and then let’s see how he feels. He could be in the squad against Man United. We want him to play minutes this season, but we never risk anything.”

Guehi sustained the knee injury during the 4-1 defeat to Brighton on February 3 and underwent surgery later that month after a setback.