Adam Wharton
CRYEngland
Left
Feb 6, 2004
22
6'0"
170 lb
CM
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Traveling for final
Wharton (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "But they were available today in training, and that's a good sign. We still have 36 hours before the gam,e and the medical department will work hard [to get them ready]. They will work hard until late into the night. I will talk to them again tomorrow morning, and if the player doesn't feel 100% fit, then they won't start. They have pain, but I think many of the players have pain at the end of a long season. Everybody wants to participate. So the final decision will be taken tomorrow."
Analysis: Wharton had to leave the field in the season finale with an ankle injury, but appears to be set for play in the Conference League final, as he is traveling with the team. This is a major return for the club, as he is not only a starter but a key playmaker in the middle of the pitch. If fully fit, he will be tasked with starting from the jump, a bright sign for the Eagles as they head into the final.
Exits Arsenal game with ankle knock
Wharton appeared as a substitute in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal but left after suffering a blow to his ankle, as manager Oliver Glasner wanted to take every precaution ahead of Wednesday's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, stating that "his ankle is a bit sore. He [Wharton] always gives positive signals, but the real answer we'll get tomorrow after he's had one night of sleep. Hopefully it's not too bad an he's available for Wednesday."
Analysis: Wharton is initially reported to be dealing with a minor blow despite limping off the field during the Premier League season finale. However, he could be at risk of having his involvement limited in the decisive European match, which would mark the end of a strong campaign for the midfielder. He has been in and out of the starting lineup lately in domestic action, but he remains a productive playmaker whenever he's on the pitch, taking plenty of his side's set pieces. Will Hughes and Daichi Kamada would likely stay put in central roles, with both Hughes and Yeremy Pino taking on a bigger role in set pieces if Wharton is forced to miss time.
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