Game Cut Short
The Crystal Palace under-21s clash with Leicester on Monday had to be abandoned after defender Joe Sheridan suffered a horrific injury, fracturing his fibula during the Premier League 2 match.
Rushed to Hospital
Joe Sheridan was immediately rushed to the hospital, leading to the match being called off after 86 minutes at the Leicester training ground. The fixture could not continue as there was no additional ambulance crew available.
Recovery Underway
In a statement, Crystal Palace confirmed that Joe Sheridan is in good spirits with his family and will return to London for further assessment and recovery. The club expressed gratitude towards Leicester's medical staff, paramedics, and NHS workers at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
About Joe Sheridan
The 20-year-old centre-back, a product of Palace's academy, had been playing for the under-21 side in 2022. Sheridan has made 11 appearances this season across PL2 and the EFL Trophy.
Next Steps
Palace mentioned that the status of the fixture will be confirmed at a later time. The team, managed by Darren Powell, currently sits in 15th place in the PL2 with five wins from 13 matches.
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