Cheick Doucoure
26-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 3/15/2026
Starts with youth team
Doucoure (knee) is in the starting squad for Friday's clash against Blackburn Rovers in Premier League 2, the club posted.
ANALYSIS
Doucoure continues to ramp up his fitness with the youth squad in Premier League 2 and is set to start Friday's clash against Blackburn Rovers. The midfielder has been sidelined for over a year while recovering from an ACL injury, but his return to the lineup with the reserves is a strong sign he's closing in on a full comeback. If his progression stays on track, he could be pushing for a return to senior action in the coming weeks.
Doucoure continues to ramp up his fitness with the youth squad in Premier League 2 and is set to start Friday's clash against Blackburn Rovers. The midfielder has been sidelined for over a year while recovering from an ACL injury, but his return to the lineup with the reserves is a strong sign he's closing in on a full comeback. If his progression stays on track, he could be pushing for a return to senior action in the coming weeks.
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Still "long way to go"
Doucoure (knee) is still not an option and "there's still a long way to go for him," according to manager Oliver Glasner.
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Joins team training
Doucoure (knee) was able to participate in training with the group for a few minutes, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "It was the first time - just for 20 minutes in the warm-up, in the rondo - that he was part of the group. He had his surgery on 28th January last year, so one year ago, and everybody was - because Cheicky is such a lovely guy - everybody was pleased for him."
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Still building fitness
Doucoure (knee) is still far from making his return to competition since he is still building his fitness and trying to find stability and consistency, coach Oliver Glasner said in a press conference. "It takes time. I can't tell you a date Cheicky will be back with us. [It's about] getting him stable and consistent.
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Suffers setback, out several months
Doucoure (knee) suffered a setback in his rehab process and will be sidelined for multiple months, manager Oliver Glasner told media in Friday's pre-match press conference before facing Liverpool in the Community Shield on Sunday. "Cheick had a setback [and] we don't know when he will return. He's still not able to train, his knee's reacting. He gets all our support, [but] he won't be back for the next couple of months."
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Season over
Doucoure (knee) is set for surgery and is done for the season, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "After further assessments, Cheick needs surgery on his knee, and Chadi has ruptured his ACL [Anterior Cruciate Ligament], so we have lost both for the rest of the season - and I think Chadi even longer, whereas we hope Cheicky will return for pre-season next season - so it's two long-term injuries."
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Top target for Liverpool
Doucoure is at the top of Liverpool's list of midfield targets, according to Football Insider.
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Doucoure has been linked with a Crystal Palace exit this summer, and while that seems unlikely, other teams are expected to target him either way. All signs point to the Reds making at least one approach for the 23-year-old Mali international before the transfer window closes on Sep. 1.
Doucoure has been linked with a Crystal Palace exit this summer, and while that seems unlikely, other teams are expected to target him either way. All signs point to the Reds making at least one approach for the 23-year-old Mali international before the transfer window closes on Sep. 1.