Palace host AEK Larnaca in Europa Conference League group stage

Crystal Palace will return to European competition on Thursday evening when they host AEK Larnaca at Selhurst Park in the second round of the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage. Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm BST as Palace seek to follow up a 2-0 opening win away to Dynamo Kyiv with a first home victory in the club’s debut European campaign.

Manager Oliver Glasner confirmed there are no new injury concerns ahead of the match, but he is expected to rotate a squad stretched by a congested schedule. Palace are due to play four matches in nine days, and Glasner has indicated he will manage minutes carefully. Fullback Borna Sosa is suspended after being sent off in the Dynamo Kyiv game, opening up a selection change at right-back. Long-term absences include Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure, with Glasner saying Riad is a couple of weeks away from returning to training.

Rotation could bring opportunities for younger or fringe players. Nineteen-year-old centreback Jaydee Canvot is in line to make his first-team debut, while Will Hughes is being considered for a midfield role. Striker Eddie Nketiah, who came off the bench to score in Poland, is also in contention for a start and could...