Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell is on course to be fit for Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea.
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England new boy Mitchell handed Palace a scare when he had to come off in the first half of Palace’s 2-1 loss at Leicester on Sunday with a calf problem.
But he has been able to take part in some light training after having the injury assessed and Palace are hopeful Mitchell’s fitness will continue to improve sufficiently in order for him to line up at Wembley.
Tyrick Mitchell came off in the first half of Crystal Palace’s 2-1 defeat by Leicester last weekend
Having Mitchell available will be a major boost for Palace and manager Patrick Vieira, who withdrew the 22 year-old against Leicester to avoid taking any risks after he has racked up the minutes this season.
Mitchell has cemented his position as Palace’s first-choice left-back, starting every Premier League game and only missing eight minutes of their top-flight campaign – when he was subbed late on against Tottenham on Boxing Day – before being forced off against Leicester.
And Mitchell’s impressive and consistent displays have earned him England recognition this season with a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s squad for the recent friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast in which the youngster earned his first two caps.