Crystal Palace head coach Roy Hodgson is set to return to the Selhurst Park dugout this weekend after missing last Saturday’s defeat at Aston Villa with illness.
News of Hodgson’s absence was revealed just hours before the match on Saturday, prompting well-wishes from the whole of the football community.
Roy Hodgson returns to Crystal Palace training
On Saturday, assistant manager and former Palace captain Paddy McCarthy took temporary charge for Palace’s late 3-1 defeat at Villa Park, in which they had led 1-0 until the 87th minute.
The 76-year-old returned to Palace’s training ground in Beckenham today and led training with the club confirming the former England and Liverpool manager will be back on the sidelines on Saturday.
In a brief statement posted on their social media platforms, Palace said: “We are delighted to confirm that Roy led training today and will be back in the dugout for Saturday’s fixture against Fulham.”
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We are delighted to confirm that Roy led training today and will be back in the dugout for Saturday's fixture against Fulham 💪 pic.twitter.com/te7RoT1ohU
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) September 19, 2023
