Crystal Palace fans have reason to be optimistic ahead of Thursday's crucial Conference League semi-final second leg against Shakhtar Donetsk, as midfield engine Will Hughes is set to return to the squad. Manager Oliver Glasner confirmed that Hughes has fully recovered from the illness that kept him sidelined during the weekend's defeat to Bournemouth.

However, not all injury news is positive. Striker Evann Guessand will miss the match, with Glasner providing a cautious update on his recovery. "Evann trained today, but just partly. It's too early, so he doesn't make the squad tomorrow," the boss explained. "We have to decide on a daily basis. It's now the last part of his rehab: getting integrated into team training."

Glasner emphasized the careful approach to Guessand's return, highlighting the club's commitment to player welfare. "We don't have lots of training between matches, so we really use every session we have. It's different if you train individually, but he's still doing it with the rehab coach. When you're part of team training, that's what he needs now, but like always, a player's welfare is most important."

The injury list doesn't end there. Borna Sosa, Eddie Nketiah, and Cheick Doucoure remain unavailable, meaning Palace will have to dig deep into their squad depth. Despite these absences, the Eagles hold a commanding 3-1 lead from the first leg, putting them in a strong position to book their place in the final.

For fans looking to show their support in style, this is the perfect moment to gear up in Palace colors and back the team as they push for European glory.