Evann Guessand
24-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
Set to lead front line
Guessand has been named in Ivory Coast's World Cup squad and is expected to provide manager Fae with a direct and physical forward option capable of contributing throughout the competition.
ANALYSIS
Guessand ended the club season having spent time at both Aston Villa and on loan at Crystal Palace, contributing four goal and one assist across 35 appearances in all competitions. The striker's pace, aerial ability and physical presence give Ivory Coast a different attacking profile and his Premier League experience gives him the credentials to perform under pressure.
Guessand ended the club season having spent time at both Aston Villa and on loan at Crystal Palace, contributing four goal and one assist across 35 appearances in all competitions. The striker's pace, aerial ability and physical presence give Ivory Coast a different attacking profile and his Premier League experience gives him the credentials to perform under pressure.
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Makes bench Sunday
Guessand (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Brentford.
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Could play Sunday
Guessand (knee) is a late call for Sunday's match against Brentford, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "But we hope that Evann Guessand returns to the squad on Sunday. It's looking good, but he has two training sessions to come through. We want him to get a few minutes, so he can be an option in Leipzig."
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Training, not fit
Guessand (knee) is back in training but is not an option for Wednesday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Evann and Borna took part in the first part of the training session. We are working towards them returning against Brentford [on Sunday]. They will need a few minutes to get back into shape, of course. All the others are fine."
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Ruled out Sunday
Guessand (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Everton.
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Out against Shakhtar Donetsk
Guessand (knee) will not be included in the squad for Thursday's Conference League second leg against Shakhtar Donetsk despite returning to training, according to coach Oliver Glasner. "Evann trained today, but it's too early, so he doesn't make the squad tomorrow. We have to assess on a daily basis."
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Assessing options for next season
Guessand is uncertain about which club he'll play for in the 2026/27 season, according to The London Evening Standard.
ANALYSIS
Guessand spent the second half of the 2025/26 season at Crystal Palace, but he has to return to Aston Villa for the 2026/27 campaign. However, the Villains aren't keen on keeping him around, so he's likely to leave the club again, either on loan or on a permanent transfer. His future will be decided after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Guessand spent the second half of the 2025/26 season at Crystal Palace, but he has to return to Aston Villa for the 2026/27 campaign. However, the Villains aren't keen on keeping him around, so he's likely to leave the club again, either on loan or on a permanent transfer. His future will be decided after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.