Chadi Riad - knee

Crystal Palace defender Chadi Riad (21) has suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

The injury occurred ahead of the team’s Premier League match against Brentford on 24 January 2025, with manager Oliver Glasner confirming that Riad was unavailable due to a knee issue. (Source: Crystal Palace FC)

Following further medical assessments, Glasner revealed on 31 January 2025 that Riad's ACL rupture would require surgery, leading to a long-term absence. Consequently, Riad is not expected to return until later in the 2025/26 season. (Source: Sky Sports)

Update Friday 26 September 2025

🎙️|Oliver Glasner: “Chadi looks like he will return around the next international break, so it’s good.” (Source: Crystal Palace)

Update Friday 17 October 2025

🎙️|Oliver Glasner: “No, unfortunately. We expected him now, but it takes maybe one, two more weeks. (Source: Crystal Palace)

Update Friday 7 November 2025

🎙️|Oliver Glasner: ¨He trained [on Wednesday], and then he slipped and he had a little bit of reaction in his knee. I spoke to him, and he preferred to watch the game from the stand.¨(Source: Crystal Palace)