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Evann Guessand and 36% flop among three Crystal Palace players who should be axed vs Tottenham
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Pierre Sage could still on the verge of being sacked despite Crystal Palace's narrow win over Fulham in the Carabao Cup.
The manager already has one more game to save his career at Selhurst Park, with Tottenham Hotspur up next on Saturday, 31 October.
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Eddie Nketiah scored the only goal as the Eagles progressed to the next round of the competition, but all focus will be on the Premier League.
Palace are currently sitting one spot above the relegation zone after eight games, claiming just two victories against Nottingham Forest and Fulham.
While claiming a win over the Cottagers in midweek, a lot still needs to change about the performances ahead of a key match at the weekend.
Football Insiderhas delved into which three players should be dropped against Spurs after disappointing at Craven Cottage this week.
Evaan Guessand
Evann Guessand is a definite change that needs making. In 77 minutes against Fulham, he completed 36 per cent of his passes, with just 25 touches [ FotMob ].
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He was dispossessed once, won just 44 per cent of his ground duels, while also committing four fouls, one of which saw him pick up a yellow card.
Yeremi Pino, Ismaila Sarr and Dwight McNeil are all better options, and would make a better impression against the Lilywhites on Saturday.
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Ben Chilwell's involvement against Fulham was a surprise, and the hope will be that he simply started to give Tyrick Mitchell a much-needed rest.
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The left-wing-back completed 57 per cent of his seven passes, created no chances, was dribbled past once, and massively disappointed [ FotMob ].
With Mitchell starring in that position, he has absolutely no chance of starting again at the weekend, or at least fans will hope not.
Cheikh Doucoure
It's been a long road back to recovery for Cheikh Doucoure, and it showed in his hour on the pitch in the Carabao Cup.
In 61 minutes, the midfielder was dribbled past once, lost 100 per cent of his ground duels and 50 per cent of aerial duels, as well as making no tackles [ FotMob ].
Adam Wharton is likely to be joined by Daichi Kamada in the middle of the park, with Quinten Timber potentially sidelined until mid-November.
