Chadi Riad
CRYMorocco
Left
Jun 17, 2003
22
6'2"
CB
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Back Line Anchor
PalaceFirst clean sheet with team
Chadi Riad registered one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win against Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.
Analysis: Riad earned his first clean sheet with the club in his second league start since returning from the long injury that ruled him out for the opening half of the campaign.his defensive involvement was limited, finishing with just two clearances in a relatively quiet defensive outing. With Jefferson Lerma still sidlined, he is set for more opportunities in the starting eleven.
Building fitness with U21
Riad is in the starting XI with the U21 for Monday's clash against Derby County as he continues to build his fitness.
Analysis: Riad played 14 minutes in Sunday's 3-1 loss against Chelsea and provided the assist for Crystal Palace's only goal in his season debut. The defender is in the starting squad one day later, as he starts with the U21 against Derby County with the aim of building his fitness after such a long period on the sidelines due to a torn ACL.
Assists in season debut
Riad assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Chelsea.
Analysis: Riad made his season debut Sunday, assisting in 14 minutes of play. He will likely remain limited, having only made his first appearance in PL, though has shown potential to produce when given the chance to play.
Returns to bench
Riad (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Sunderland.
Analysis: Riad is named on the bench after being cleared to play following nearly a year out with a torn ACL. He has yet to feature this season and returns as a substitute option as he continues his reintegration. Injuries limited him to just two starts last season both of which came before the long-term setback.
Traveling with team Saturday
Riad (knee) is an option for Saturday's match against Sunderland, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "He has been out for one year...and he was going up to Nottingham to play on Friday night [for the under-21s], but he will be in the matchday squad tomorrow. Sometimes things come quicker than expected. He has had one full training week with us, but did really well this week."
Analysis: Riad was back in training and has now been deemed clear for play, a massive return to play after nearly a year out with a torn ACL. He has yet to play this season, so he will likely be limited in minutes, playing off the bench, and potentially going unused. Injuries only allowed him to play two games all of last season, both of which he started, as the 22-year-old will try to shape out a spot in the team again after the lengthy absence.
Training partially with team
Riad (knee) is progressing well and resumed team training partially, although he remains one month away from resuming real football training with the squad, coach Oliver Glasner said in a press conference. "Chadi is doing better - he's now taking part in team training and now, it's of course, giving him training after training, seeing how the knee reacts and getting him back into this best shape. But I think it's now almost one year - from when we saw the first injury, one-and-a-half years. One week up or down is not important - it's just being consistently in training and starting to get minutes in the Under-21s, then being back for us. Yes, he had full training today, but it was matchday minus one training and after the warm-up, we had 15 minutes of tactical training, and then set-plays, so it's important for him to get real football training, intense training with duels, which we won't have until the middle of January."
Analysis: Riad has been recovering from an ACL injury for 11 months and is progressing well in his rehabilitation after partially resuming team training. That said, his upcoming program will consist of getting some minutes with the U21 team before resuming full football training with the senior squad by the middle of January, if everything goes as planned until then. That said, a return on the pitch for the defender is unlikely to happen before late January or early February.
Not ready to play games
Riad (knee) is not ready to play games and no risk will be taken with the defender, coach Oliver Glasner said in a press conference, according to the News Shopper. "He's not ready to play games. Also not for the Under-21s, we don't want to risk anything. It's really about supporting him to come closer and closer to perform consistently."
Analysis: Riad is not ready at all to play games, not even with the youth team, according to coach Oliver Glasner. The Moroccan is still working through his rehabilitation from an ACL injury and will not be rushed back by the medical staff. That said, his absence is not impacting the starting XI of Palace since he will hold a bench role at best once he is fully fit.
Suffers setback
Riad (knee) has suffered a setback and will miss further time, accoridng to manager Oliver Galsner. "He trained [Wednesday] and then he slipped and he had a little bit of reaction in his knee. Then I spoke to him, and he preferred to watch the game from the stand."
Analysis: Riad is going to continue on the sidelines just following his expected return, with the defender slipping during training and suffering a setback in his recovery. This is a tough run for the defender, who has yet to appear this season. He will now look for his return following the international break, although that is up in the air.
Left out as precaution
Riad (knee) was expected to be available for Thursday's clash against AZ but ultimately missed out as a precaution, according to Bobby Manzi from GiveMeSport.
Analysis: Riad has fully recovered from his ACL injury and was expected to be available for Thursday's clash before ultimately missing out due to an issue in training yesterday after slipping during a movement. However, Riad will hope to be back available for Sunday's clash against Brighton, even though he should hold only a bench role moving forward.
Training in full
Riad (knee) was spotted back in full team training on Wednesday, according to Sam Tabuteau of The Standard.
Analysis: Riad missed a long period of time due to an ACL injury suffered back in January but seems closer than ever to making his return after training in full on Wednesday. The defender could be back in one of the upcoming fixtures, although he will likely see limited playing time after such a long spell on the sidelines.
Nearing return
Riad (knee) is nearing a return to training, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "And we have Chadi Riad, who will come back in the next two weeks and start training with us"
Analysis: Riad is nearing a return to training, the last major step in his recovery from an ACL injury. The defender may not be ready for match action straight away, with the potential for games with the youth team after joining team training. Riad would be another central defense option, though he might have to earn significant minutes again after so long on the sideline.
Needs another week or two
Riad (knee) is still a week or two away from a return, according to manager Olivier Galsner. "No, unfortunately. We expected him now, but it takes maybe one, two more weeks. We said it's such a long period, and we don't take any kind of risks because the worst thing that can happen is he starts training, and maybe then he has to go out of the training again. He's doing his rehab. He's on the pitch already. He's doing a lot of work. But of course, especially the next two weeks, honestly, we don't really train. I think after this period, he will be with us."
Analysis: Riad is going to need more time to work on his recovery despite an expected return after the break, still needing more time to regain fitness. The good news is he only needs a week or two to recover, expected to return after. He will hope to remain fit once he returns to play, as knee injuries plagued much of last season and he only earned one appearance, with his ruptured ACL carrying into this campaign.
Expected to return after break
Riad (knee) is expected to return after the international break, coach Oliver Glasner said in a press conference. "Chadi looks like he will return around the next international break, so it's good."
Analysis: Riad has been working on his return from a long-term ACL injury and is nearing full fitness, with a comeback expected after the international break. That said, he will likely hold a rotational role in the back three once fully fit, so his return won't impact the starting squad.
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