Nathaniel Clyne
CRYEngland
Right
Apr 5, 1991
35
5'9"
148 lb
RB
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Balanced Full Back
PalaceFour crosses Thursday
Clyne registered four crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Thursday's 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute.
Analysis: Clyne made his first appearance since Jan. 4 Thursday as he replaced Daniel Munoz (shoulder) in the 14th minute due to an injury. Clyne played well following his long layoff as he won three duels and recorded two clearances, one interception and one tackle in his 76 minutes off the bench. He has a decent chance to start Sunday's match versus Leeds if Munoz needs more time to recover.
Bench option
Clyne (groin) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest.
Analysis: Clyne is no longer injured and is with the team as expected, with the defender picked for the bench after three games out. A bench spot should remain for the defender moving forward, with Daniel Munoz likely to continue on the right flank.
Option to face Nottingham
Clyne (groin) is an option for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Oliver Gasner. "Nathaniel is back in the squad tomorrow."
Analysis: Clyne is set to feature again after three games out, with the defender finally overcoming his groin injury. This comes after he started in six straight games before his injury. However, he is likely to return to more of a bench spot, with Daniel Munoz returning to his right-back role after Clyne held it while he was injured.
Suffers abductor injury
Clyne (groin) is out for Wednesday's match against Aston Villa due to an abductor injury, according to manager Oliver Galsner. "Nathaniel has a minor abductor injury and the plan is now for him to return for Chelsea. He'll miss the games this week and it looks like Sunderland as well. That means minus two from the last game."
Analysis: Clyne is not going to be with the club after he suffered a knock in the club;s last outing, as an abductor injury is enough to keep him out. The good news is he is only expected to miss one match, with a potential return when facing Sunderland on Jan. 17. He has started six straight games, so this will force a change, with Justin Devenny as a possible option on the right flank.
Suffers injury against Newcastle
Clyne left Sunday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle with a groin issue and was mentioned by coach Oliver Glasner "We made a concussion sub in the first half, and made another substitution straight after half time due to injury problems with Clyney", adding that "He said at half time that he feels his hip and groin. I saw him limping. That's why we subbed him.", Bobby Manzi of The News Shopper reports.
Analysis: Clyne has started at right wing-back in each of the last six games while Daniel Munoz (knee) is sidelined, but now the veteran could also be dealing with a fitness concern. Justin Devenny replaced him Sunday and could be an option to fill in if Clyne is ruled out. However, the extent of the injury is still unclear.
Provides one assist
Clyne assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Fulham.
Analysis: Clyne delivered an excellent performance against Fulham on Thursday, contributing at both ends of the pitch. He picked up his first assist of the season by sending in a superb cross after a dribble to set up Jean-Philippe Mateta, while also adding two tackles, one interception and four clearances defensively. Typically a depth option when the squad is fully fit, the defender has now made five consecutive Premier League starts due to Daniel Munoz's injury and should continue to feature until his return.
Notches two crosses
Clyne recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 loss against Manchester City.
Analysis: Clyne earned a second consecutive start Sunday as he fills in for the injured Daniel Munoz, playing 77 minutes from the right flank. He recorded a decent display with one tackle won, a clearance and two crosses, although three goals allowed was a rough showing. He is likely to remain in this role for a few more games until Munoz is fit again.
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