Palace stamp two changes as Mitchell and Richards come in for Sosa and Lerma
Crystal Palace make two changes to the side that started the Conference League qualifier against Fredrikstad.
Tyrick Mitchell starts at right back, ready to ride the pace and lock the flank.
Chris Richards comes in for Jefferson Lerma, bringing steel and calm on the ball.
Borna Sosa drops to the bench as Palace keep their spine intact.
This is about commitment, intensity, and rhythm more than name power.
Palace will press high, win second balls, and move the ball with purpose.
If this side keeps tempo, the tempo will tell the tale on the day.
Rivals like Millwall remember Palace as grit with a bite, not vibes.
Brighton fans hear Palaces roar when the tempo is right.
The changes shout one message loud and clear; Palace are ready to fight for every inch.
They want to control the game from the back and feed the charges through sharp transitions.
This is how Palace defend their Selhurst history and their badge with pride.
The question is if the tempo can stay high for the full 90 minutes.
If Mitchell and Richards can handle the first ten minutes, the rest looks like Selhurst weather: stubborn and bold.
TLDR
– Mitchell starts at right back and bids for the wing win
– Richards slots in at centre back for Lerma
– Palace aim for relentless tempo and counter pressure
Tyrick Mitchell
Crystal Palace