Crystal Palace Blow: Marc Guehi and Jean-Philippe Mateta Ruled Out Amid “Unusual Account Activity” Concerns
Crystal Palace’s preparations for tomorrow’s crucial Premier League fixture have been thrown into chaos after it was confirmed that both Marc Guehi and Jean-Philippe Mateta will miss out due to what the club described as “unusual account activity.”
The announcement came as a shock to supporters, with the two players central to Oliver Glasner’s plans this season. Guehi, who recently drew heavy transfer interest from Liverpool, has been a defensive rock for the Eagles, while Mateta has enjoyed a fine run of form leading the line. Their simultaneous absence raises eyebrows and leaves Palace scrambling to reorganize just hours before kick-off.
Although the phrase “unusual account activity” has puzzled many fans, sources close to the club suggest it relates to irregularities in the players’ registration or digital compliance checks conducted by league officials. The Premier League has recently tightened its monitoring of player data, social media conduct, and administrative details following concerns about integrity and security across the sport.
Crystal Palace have yet to fully clarify the situation, but insiders insist the matter is procedural rather than disciplinary. “There’s no suggestion of wrongdoing by either player,” one source stressed. “It’s a technical issue flagged in routine checks, but unfortunately, it means neither Guehi nor Mateta will be cleared to play tomorrow.”
The timing could not be worse for Glasner, who is already juggling injuries and fixture congestion. Guehi’s absence will force the manager to reshuffle his backline, with Chris Richards likely to deputize in central defense. Up front, Mateta’s unavailability hands an opportunity to Odsonne Édouard, but the Frenchman has struggled to replicate his teammate’s consistency.
Fans reacted with a mix of frustration and confusion on social media. Many questioned why such matters could not be resolved before matchday, while others feared the disruption could derail Palace’s recent momentum. The Eagles have been on an impressive run under Glasner, and losing two key starters at short notice risks undoing much of that progress.
Palace officials are said to be working closely with the Premier League to resolve the issue quickly, with hopes that both players will be cleared for selection in the next round of fixtures. Until then, the club must rally without them and prove their resilience once again.
For Glasner, tomorrow’s match has suddenly become not just about tactics and performance, but about damage limitation.
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