Oliver Glasner has revealed that Leeds United will have a clear idea of Crystal Palace's lineup for their upcoming Premier League clash, due to the necessary squad rotation between the Eagles' European and domestic commitments. With Crystal Palace juggling a hectic schedule including the UEFA Conference League and the Premier League, Glasner has confirmed that he will field two entirely different starting XIs for the match against KuPS Kuopio and the subsequent game against Leeds United. "No player will start against [both] KuPs and Leeds," Glasner stated, emphasizing his commitment to player welfare.

The decision stems from the intense demands of playing two matches within 48 hours, a situation exacerbated by Crystal Palace's participation in the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Arsenal just three days later. Glasner believes that fielding the same players in both games would be "irresponsible" given the increased intensity of modern football and the number of games the team has already played this season.

While acknowledging that the result against KuPS was not ideal, Glasner highlighted the benefits of resting key players. However, he admitted that a downside of the situation is that Leeds United will now have a clearer picture of the Crystal Palace lineup they will face. With only a limited number of players not starting against KuPS, Leeds will be able to deduce the likely starters for the Premier League match.

The Crystal Palace manager has been forced to call upon academy players to fill the gaps in his squad. In the match against KuPS, academy graduates George King, Dean Benamar, and Joël Drakes-Thomas were handed starting opportunities. Glasner praised the youngsters for their confidence and performance but noted that they are still adapting to the demands of playing at the senior level.

Crystal Palace faces a number of injury concerns. Daichi Kamada is set to miss up to 10 weeks with a serious hamstring injury sustained in the defeat against Manchester City. Daniel Munoz is also sidelined following knee surgery. Long-term absentees Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad remain unavailable, although Riad is gradually reintegrating into training. Ismaila Sarr is unavailable due to AFCON duty.

Despite the challenges, Glasner remains focused on navigating the congested fixture schedule and ensuring the welfare of his players. The game against Leeds presents an opportunity for Crystal Palace to continue their push for a strong league position. Currently, they sit fifth in the league standings with 26 points. Leeds United, meanwhile, are looking to climb away from the relegation zone. They currently sit in 17th place with 16 points.