Justin Devenny
CRYNorthern Ireland
Left
Oct 11, 2003
22
5'10"
163 lb
CM
RWB
Box-to-Box
PalaceFit for bench
Devenny (ankle) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Burnley.
Analysis: Devenny is back from his two-game absence and recovers from an ankle injury, with the midfielder an option from the bench. He had been seeing more time as of late, with injuries affecting the team, starting in only five of his 18 appearances this season.
Set to return Wednesday
Devenny (ankle) is an option for Wednesday's match against Burnley, according to manager Olivier Glasner. "Justin [injured since our last home game against Chelsea] is also returning to the squad, so it's all good."
Analysis: Devenny missed the past two games but is back for a midweek game, with the midfielder cleared ahead of Wednesday's game against the Clarets. He had started in four of the five games ahead of his injury, although that is unlikely to stick, with Daniel Munoz having returned. He has only started in five of his 18 appearances this season while recording one goal, likely to remain in his rotational spot moving forward.
Out three to four weeks
Devenny is out for the next three to four weeks due to a ruptured ligament in his ankle, according to manager Oliver Galsner. "Justin, sometimes when you are in this situation, things happen that never happen, so we had a finishing exercise and he strikes the ball and then twists his ankle and partly ruptures his ligament in the ankle, so he will be out for three to four weeks. That's the prognosis and so he also is not available."
Analysis: Devenny is not going to be with the club again until near the end of February or the start of March, as the midfielder suffered a ruptured ligament in his ankle during training and will miss around a month of action. This is unfortunate for the midfielder, as he has started in four of their past six games. That said, Will Hughes and Christantus Uche should see more time due to his absence.
Scores off bench
Devenny scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 defeat versus Leeds United.
Analysis: After opening his Palace account this season in the Conference League last Thursday, Devenny, who has not made any Premier League start since Aug. 24, was once again introduced from the bench and converted a late penalty. He nearly added a second goal in stoppage time, but his header hit the post.
Option Sunday
Devenny (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Manchester City.
Analysis: Devenny looked to have picked up a knock last outing but has already come through fit and as an option, with the midfielder passing testing for the bench. He has only earned one start all season and mainly sees limited minutes at the end of games, likely to remain in this role.
Forced off after knock
Devenny (undisclosed) suffered an apparent knock and was forced off in the 82nd minute of Thursday's 3-0 victory against Shelbourne in the Conference League, according to Bobby Manzi from GiveMeSport.
Analysis: Devenny played almost the full game in Thursday's win against Shelbourne in the Conference League but received a knock in the final 10 minutes, forcing him off the pitch. The issue looks minor, which should allow him to be available for Sunday's clash against Manchester City, although he will likely be limited to a bench role as the back up to Nathaniel Clyne, who is expected to replace Daniel Munoz (knee) on the right flank for the Eagles.
Two crosses from bench
Devenny recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Manchester United.
Analysis: Devenny would appear off the bench in the 85th minute of Sunday's match, seeing a brief appearance. However, he still managed a shot and two crosses, showing some decent work in his short appearance. He remains with only one start this season in 10 appearances.
Scores first international goal
Devenny scored his first senior international goal with Northern Ireland in Thursday's 3-1 victory against Luxembourg, the club announced.
Analysis: Devenny was in the starting squad for the fourth consecutive time with Northern Ireland on Thursday and scored his first senior goal at the very end of the game against Luxembourg. The goal comes as a reward for his good outings with the national team but also with his club Crystal Palace, where he should get a key role in the coming weeks. Devenny is expected to start in the frontline while Ismaila Sarr is out with a hamstring injury.
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