Oliver Glasner reveals Crystal Palace squad hit by sickness bug before Stockport FA Cup clash - Several Palace players have been struggling with illness this week

Crystal Palace’s squad has been struck by illness with several players unable to train before their FA Cup clash with Stockport County on Sunday. Oliver Glasner’s side has been hit badly with only 15 players well and fit enough to participate in training this week,

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup game against Stockport County (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Crystal Palace could have several players missing for their FA Cup third-round tie against Stockport after a sickness big spread around the squad this week. Manager Oliver Glasner says the big has prevented several players from training and admitted he does not know who will be available for Sunday’s game.

Oliver Glasner hailed his Crystal Palace side’s character in their fightback against Chelsea - and urged them to use it as a blueprint for the rest of the season.

Adam Wharton remains unable to train with his Crystal Palace teammates, with the South London side struggling to get to the bottom of his groin injury.

USMNT goalkeeper Matt Turner will start for Crystal Palace in Sunday's FA Cup match against Stockport County, head coach Oliver Glasner has said.