Dec. 24 (UPI) -- United States Men's National Team defender Chris Richards was stretchered off during a Crystal Palace loss to Arsenal, leaving his status clouded.
Richards left the field in the 75th minute of the setback Tuesday in London. Crystal Palace coach Oliver Glasner later told reporters that Richards sustained a foot injury. He was unsure when the defender will return to the Eagles' lineup.
"He got a knock on his foot, a stamp on his foot, and it had to be stitched," Glasner said. "I don't know how many stitches, but a few.
"The doctor told me it doesn't look so bad. I'm always hopeful. We have to be hopeful. I don't know if he will be OK for the Tottenham game, but I'm still hoping that he will be back against Fulham."
The Eagles (7-5-5) sit in eighth place in the Premier League Standings. They will take on 14th place Tottenham Hotspur (6-7-4) on Sunday in London. The Eagles will meet 13th place Fulham (7-8-2) on Jan. 1 in London.
