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Ismaila Sarr is missing from the Crystal Palace squad due to a groin injury and will not play against Manchester City. Crystal Palace's assistant coach Pierre Sage confirmed that Sarr is in individual training sessions but needs time to recover. Galatasaray has reportedly made a £30million offer for Sarr, who is also being scouted by Liverpool. The outcome of Sarr's future at Crystal Palace remains uncertain as the transfer window closes on September 1.

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Ismaila Sarr, a Crystal Palace player who has been linked with Liverpool and Galatasaray, will not be in the squad for their upcoming match against Manchester City. Sarr was absent from the team's last match due to a groin injury, and according to Crystal Palace's assistant coach Pierre Sage, he is still experiencing pain and needs time to recover. Galatasaray has reportedly offered £30million for Sarr's services, but no bid or formal talks have been confirmed with Liverpool yet. The transfer window closes on September 1, leaving it uncertain whether Sarr will remain a Palace player after that date.

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“Article A discusses transfer news in general, while Article B reports on a specific player's injury and absence from his team's squad”

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“Article A reports on Ismaila Sarr's absence from Crystal Palace squad due to a groin issue, while Article B mentions Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola in a separate transfer news”

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🔮 And it’s the same groin issue that will keep Sarr sidelined for the visit of Man City.

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Sarr was a shock high-profile absentee from Palace’s matchday squad at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and it came after Galatasaray were reported to have tabled an offer for his services worth around £30million.

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🔮 And it’s the same groin issue that will keep Sarr sidelined for the visit of Man City.

2026-08-27 · The Standard

Ismaila Sarr: Why Liverpool transfer target will not be in Crystal Palace squad for Man City clash · assertive framing

Sarr was a shock high-profile absentee from Palace’s matchday squad at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and it came after Galatasaray were reported to have tabled an offer for his services worth around £30million. asserted

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And it’s the same groin issue that will keep Sarr sidelined for the visit of Man City. asserted

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“Ismaila Sarr is in individual sessions,” Pierre Sage confirmed. asserted

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“He is in pain with his groin – that’s why you didn’t see him [train] with us today. asserted

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“But we’ll prepare him – he needs time. asserted

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I thought it would be quicker but I am not medical [staff] – that’s why I wait for him, and we’ll prepare him to come back with us. asserted

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It remains to be seen if Sarr will still be a Crystal Palace player after the summer transfer window closes on September 1. asserted

window → remain → September

In addition to Galatasaray, Liverpool have made checks on Sarr, though no bid or formal talks have taken place so far. asserted

bid → make → place

Ismaila Sarr: Why Liverpool transfer target will not be in Crystal Palace squad for Man City clash

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