Why did Daniel Munoz not play against Fulham? Crystal Palace star ruled out of squad just before kick-off
Daniel Munoz was left out of the Crystal Palace squad on Sunday in the game against Fulham.
Oliver Glasner’s side were dealt a major blow before kick-off after Munoz was ruled out of the clash due to a knee injury. The Colombian wing-back has been ever-present for the Eagles in the league so far this campaign, and scored the winner in their 1-0 win over Burnley in midweek.
Nathaniel Clyne came in to replace the 29-year-old, with Palace’s official website stating that Munoz is ‘nursing a minor knee injury’. Asked about Munoz’s absence before kick-off, Glasner told Sky Sports: ‘Hisknee. I said to Danny: ‘Sorry mate, I have to rest [you]’ and that’s why he can’t play.
‘His knee is a little bit swollen and of course we never take any risk and that’s why he missed today’s game and we are hopeful that he can return for the City game next weekend.’
In the end Marc Guehi's brilliant late header at Fulham sent Crystal Palace up to fourth in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over their London rivals. The Eagles captain rose highest with less than five minutes of normal time to play at Craven Cottage to nod the ball home before celebrating in front of a jubilant away section.