Crystal Palace team news: Hodgson facing injury crisis ahead of West Ham clash – Rakip could make debut

Erdal Rakip

Crystal Palace will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on their London rivals West Ham United in the Premier League on Tuesday evening.

The clash takes place at the London stadium and kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 (GMT).

Palace and added to their squad over the January transfer window with the arrivals of Erdal Rakip from Benfica and centre-back Jaroslaw Jach from Zaglebie Lubin.

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Crystal Palace team news:

Hodgson is facing an injury crisis going into Tuesday night’s clash. Yohan Cabaye, Scott Dann, Loftus Cheek, Jason Puncheon, Mamadou Sakho, Schlupp and Conner Wickham are all ruled out with injuries.

Meanwhile, January signings Erdal Rakip and Jaroslaw Jach are both fit to start and could make their debut this week.

Rakip recently took to social media to share photos of himself participating in first-team training. The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Palace until the end of the season.