Eberechi Eze has not been named in the Crystal Palace squad to face Fredrikstad as he closes in on his move to Arsenal.
He will have a chance to say his goodbyes at Selhurst Park, though, as he watches from the stands.
His medical at Arsenal is booked for Friday.
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Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Wednesday afternoon that Eze would start against Fredrikstad as Tottenham held talks over a deal sign the 27-year-old.
But Arsenal hijacked the Spurs deal and their move accelerated on Wednesday evening, with the Gunners agreeing a £67.5million deal with Palace and personal terms with Eze.
Justin Devenny replaces Eze, with Romain Esse on the bench.
Devenny came on in place of Eze late on in Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Chelsea.
Glasner has also confirmed Palace captain Marc Guehi will start against Fredrikstad amid transfer interest from Liverpool.
Daichi Kamada was a doubt and misses a second straight match after failing to appear against Chelsea at the weekend.
Eddie Nketiah, Matheus Franca and Cheick Doucoure are long-term absentees.
Palace are strong favourites to go through and reach the Conference League league phase, and will hope to build a sizeable lead ahead of the second leg in Norway next week.
Crystal Palace starting XI: Henderson; Lerma, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Sosa; Sarr, Devenny; Mateta
Subs: Matthews, Benitez, Mitchell, Clyne, Esse, Edouard, Richards, Rak-Sakyi, Cardines
Injured: Nketiah, Franca, Doucoure
Time and date: 8pm BST on Thursday, August 21, 2025
Venue: Selhurst Park
How to watch: Channel 5
