Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche was notably missing from Crystal Palace‘s lineup during their recent Premier League encounter against Bournemouth at Selhurst Park last Saturday, according to reports from Soccernet.ng.
Uche was a late addition to the Nigerian national team during the recent international break, stepping in for the sidelined Cyriel Dessers. Despite his call-up, Uche did not feature in Nigeria’s fixtures against Lesotho and Benin.
As club competitions resumed over the weekend, most Super Eagles players returned to their clubs and took part in their respective matches. However, Uche’s omission from Crystal Palace’s matchday squad was particularly noticeable, given that he is usually named among the substitutes when fit and available.
Reasons Behind Christantus Uche’s Exclusion
According to insights from We Are Palace, Crystal Palace’s head coach, Oliver Glasner, left Uche out of the squad due to his late return from international duty.
The specifics surrounding Uche’s delayed arrival back at the club have not been publicly clarified, leaving it uncertain whether his absence was a strategic choice or a disciplinary action.
Getafe CF shows appreciation” width=”2560″ height=”1708″ />Glasner has refrained from commenting on Uche’s absence in both pre-match and post-match interviews, implying that the issue might not be a major concern. It is expected that Uche will soon be reintegrated into the squad and resume his contributions on the pitch.
Since transferring from Getafe last summer, the 22-year-old midfielder has yet to establish himself as a regular starter at Crystal Palace. He is undoubtedly motivated to increase his minutes and make a more significant impact in the forthcoming fixtures.