Palace defender Chadi Riad stretchered off in tears with knee injury

Crystal Palace's opening-day defeat was compounded by Chadi Riad's distressing knee injury.

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What happened. Chadi Riad was stretchered off in tears after twisting his left knee during Crystal Palace's 2-0 defeat at Everton.

• Riad pulled his shirt over his head and was in tears as he left the pitch.
• He has only made 16 appearances for Palace since joining in June 2024.
• Palace tweeted: 'We're right behind you, Chadi.'

“We're right behind you, Chadi.”

— Crystal Palace (on X)

Riad's injury history may raise concerns about his availability for the season.

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