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Ismaila Sarr: Why Liverpool transfer target will not be in Crystal Palace squad for Man City clash

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Deniran-Alleyne, T. (2026, August 27). Ismaila Sarr: Why Liverpool transfer target will not be in Crystal Palace squad for Man City clash. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-fc-transfer-news-ismaila-sarr-crystal-palace-squad-b1294839.html

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Ismaila Sarr is missing from the Crystal Palace squad due to a groin injury and will not play against Manchester City. Crystal Palace's assistant coach Pierre Sage confirmed that Sarr is in individual training sessions but needs time to recover. Galatasaray has reportedly made a £30million offer for Sarr, who is also being scouted by Liverpool. The outcome of Sarr's future at Crystal Palace remains uncertain as the transfer window closes on September 1.

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Ismaila Sarr, a £30million target for Liverpool and currently playing for Crystal Palace, will not be in the starting lineup against Manchester City due to a groin injury. According to Crystal Palace's coach, Pierre Sage, Sarr is experiencing pain in his groin and needs time to recover. The team had hoped he would return sooner, but it's unclear when he'll be ready to play again. Meanwhile, there have been reports of an offer from Galatasaray, which could potentially lead to Sarr's departure from Crystal Palace before the transfer window closes on September 1.

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Sarr was a shock high-profile absentee from Palace’s matchday squad at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and it came after Galatasaray were reported to have tabled an offer for his services worth around £30million. asserted

Galatasaray → come → services

And it’s the same groin issue that will keep Sarr sidelined for the visit of Man City. asserted

that → ’ → City

“Ismaila Sarr is in individual sessions,” Pierre Sage confirmed. asserted

Sage → confirm → sessions

“He is in pain with his groin – that’s why you didn’t see him [train] with us today. asserted

him → ’ → us

“But we’ll prepare him – he needs time. asserted

he → prepare → time

I thought it would be quicker but I am not medical [staff] – that’s why I wait for him, and we’ll prepare him to come back with us. asserted

we → think → us

It remains to be seen if Sarr will still be a Crystal Palace player after the summer transfer window closes on September 1. asserted

window → remain → September

In addition to Galatasaray, Liverpool have made checks on Sarr, though no bid or formal talks have taken place so far. asserted

bid → make → place

Ismaila Sarr: Why Liverpool transfer target will not be in Crystal Palace squad for Man City clash

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