November 27 2001

Crystal Palace

Tony Popovic has suffered a recurring foot injury ahead of Palace's clash away to Coventry tomorrow night.

The defender picked up th injury while Australia lost to Uruguay and resulted in their World Cup play-off exit. He could be out for three weeks.

David Hopkin returns to the side after missing the game against Preston on Saturday as he has recovered from flu.

Jamie Smith is back in training after recovering from an ankle injury.