Chris Richards, Crystal Palace, USMNT
21 May 2026
Chris Richards is expected to be fit for the World Cup despite suffering two torn ankle ligaments with Crystal Palace. His return for the Conference League final remains uncertain, but sources insist his tournament place is not in doubt.
Richards twisted his ankle against Brentford and will miss Palace’s final Premier League match against Arsenal. Oliver Glasner said swelling must reduce first, with the defender racing to be ready for the Rayo Vallecano final.