Adam Wharton
21-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
OUT
Injury Groin
Est. Return 9/27/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Wharton went from the Championship to the Premier League in February 2024 and has already established himself as one of the best in the country at 21 years old. The midfielder doesn't have a lot of offensive upside in this Palace system, but when fit he's a constant in the starting XI, cycling possession and occasionally taking set pieces. Wharton struggled with a hip injury throughout last season, but he got a surgery to hopefully correct the issue permanently. If he can put together a fully healthy season, Wharton would be in line for regular starts with more appearances on the scoresheet a likelihood after compiling 13 shots and 26 chances in 20 appearances (16 starts) last season.
Expected to miss three weeks
Wharton is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks after he was withdrawn from the England National Team due to an adductor injury, according to Bobby Manzi of News Shopper.
ANALYSIS
Wharton was forced off just after halftime of the club's last outing and will now hit the sidelines for a period, with the midfielder dealt an adductor injury that will keep him out for around a few weeks. This comes right as the international break hits, giving the midfielder around two weeks to train with no games. He will then hope to return from the break just outside of a return, likely to see the field again around the end of September, with Daichi Kamada or Jefferson Lerma as possible replacements in the midfield while Wharton is out.
Wharton was forced off just after halftime of the club's last outing and will now hit the sidelines for a period, with the midfielder dealt an adductor injury that will keep him out for around a few weeks. This comes right as the international break hits, giving the midfielder around two weeks to train with no games. He will then hope to return from the break just outside of a return, likely to see the field again around the end of September, with Daichi Kamada or Jefferson Lerma as possible replacements in the midfield while Wharton is out.
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Suffers groin injury
Wharton suffered a groin injury during Crystal Palace's 3-0 win Sunday at Aston Villa, coach Oliver Glasner said in a press conference, according to Your Local Guardian. "Adam with his adductor. Hopefully, it is not too serious. We will make scans tomorrow so they can't go to their national teams."
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Back with Palace
Wharton (concussion) started and played 45 minutes in a friendly against Millwall.
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Won't play in U21 Euros
Wharton (concussion) won't represent England at the U21 Euros, according to Henry Winter of World Soccer Magazine.
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Done for season with concussion
Wharton (concussion) won't return this season, according to manager Olivier Glasner. "Adam will also miss the Liverpool game - he had a concussion at the end."
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Limps off field
Wharton was forced off in the 87th minute of Saturday's match against Manchester City due to an apparent injury.
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Real Madrid remain interested
Real Madrid are believed to be keeping close tabs on Wharton, according to Diario AS.
ANALYSIS
Real Madrid are looking to sign a central midfielder before the end of the summer, and the name of Wharton remains a realistic possibility. However, Crystal Palace aren't expected to part ways with the 21-year-old unless they receive an offer they can't refuse. They already parted ways with Eberechi Eze this summer and Marc Guehi has also been linked with a move away from the club.
Real Madrid are looking to sign a central midfielder before the end of the summer, and the name of Wharton remains a realistic possibility. However, Crystal Palace aren't expected to part ways with the 21-year-old unless they receive an offer they can't refuse. They already parted ways with Eberechi Eze this summer and Marc Guehi has also been linked with a move away from the club.