Two Palace players injured attempting to tackle Kevin de Bruyne

Two Crystal Palace players will miss the rest of the season after suffering cruciate knee-ligament injuries in separate tackles on Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne.

Scott Dann and Jason Puncheon were both taken off the field in a 0-0 draw on Sunday 31 December.

Both were booked for their tackles.

Palace manager, Roy Hodgson, spoke after the game: "We won't see them again this season and they may not be ready for the start of next season.

"They'll both see a specialist and likely undergo surgery once the swelling goes. They are very serious injuries."

More from Sport

On Air Now Wahab 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Listener Club

Get more with the Listener Club!

  • Legal Show Legal Show

    Once a fortnight we dedicate a show to discussing legal issues and family / matrimonial law in particular. Alternate Friday mornings between 9am-11pm.

  • Bhangra Nights Bhangra Nights

    Get over the Weekday blues - Every Tuesday night is party night with the best Bhangra and Urban Asian Beats. The Bhangra Show every Tuesday between 8pm-11pm

  • Alim OnAir Alim OnAir

    Have you a question about the religious, cultural or tradition aspect of Islam? Then join Hazrat Maulana Fazal Dad in the weekly show every Friday between 8-9pm.

  • The Golden Era The Golden Era

    The golden era of Bollywood celebrated in this weekly show full of classics taking you back in time. Every Sunday between 5pm - 7pm