Tomiyasu (calf) remains a late fitness call for Sunday's Premier League clash against Brighton, with his availability depending on how he progresses in the final training sessions, according to coach Pierre Sage. "I prefer to wait for the session of today - maybe the one tomorrow too - but for the moment we hope, we expect it, but we don't know."
Analysis:Tomiyasu has been sidelined since suffering a calf injury during the draw against Leeds United, which forced him off at halftime. The defender subsequently missed the matches against Nottingham Forest and Lyon, with Brighton now representing another potential opportunity for his return. However, his participation remains uncertain, as Palace will need to evaluate his response to the final training sessions before deciding whether he can rejoin the squad. Tomiyasu has started twice this season but faces competition from Chris Richards and Jaydee Canvot for a place in Palace's defense.
