Crystal Palace fear centre back Chadi Riad has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The injury, if confirmed, would potentially keep Riad out for the best part of a year and leaves Palace short in the centre-back area.

Crystal Palace are considering entering the transfer market this month for a centre-back after Chadi Riad sustained a serious knee injury in training. The Morocco international is expected to miss the remainder of this season and Palace’s pre-season campaign for next term as a result of the injury.

The news comes as a huge blow to Palace after Chelsea took the decision earlier this month to recall Trevoh Chalobah from his loan deal at Selhurst Park.