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'He'll be available': Crystal Palace get big fitness boost ahead of Liverpool game

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Liverpool fans will get the chance to see Adam Wharton live in the flesh on Saturday after Oliver Glasner confirmed his return to fitness.The 22-year-old missed Crystal Palace’s 0-0 draw against West Ham on Monday, throwing his participation against the Reds into doubt.But after reports ramped up that Liverpool want to sign Wharton this summer, Glasner has claimed that the midfielder is available for selection at Anfield. What’s your score prediction for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace? 🔮 A tough game for the Reds in recent times…Credit: Dan Istitene/Getty Images Wharton back to fitness to face Liverpool – GlasnerAs they look for a signing to fix their errant midfield this summer, Wharton has been named as a ‘dream’ target for Liverpool.The England international could be ready to move on from Palace, and the Reds appear to be jostling for first position in the queue.Nevertheless, some doubts remain over Wharton, such as his relative slowness and his lack of physicality.



Happily, Liverpool supporters will get the chance to run the rule over their potential new recruit on Saturday after Glasner put any fitness doubts to rest.READ MORE: Fresh Alisson injury update given as potential return date set ahead of Liverpool vs Crystal PalacePhoto by Crystal Pix/MB Media/Getty Images“Adam is good,” he said. “He is fit and trained yesterday without any issues, so he’ll be available for Liverpool.“All the others are the same, so we’ve got no new injury concerns, which is good news.

So they will miss this game.”Wharton ready for Anfield auditionWith only five games left before the end of the Premier League season, players and fans already have half an eye on the summer transfer window.For Wharton, he will of course be aware that Liverpool have been eyeing him, and perhaps conversations are already further along than supporters would imagine. What changes would you make to this XI to face Crystal Palace? 🔄 Liverpool predicted XI vs Crystal Palace – GRV Media As a result, Saturday very much feels like an audition for the former Blackburn man ahead of what could be an expensive Liverpool move.Given the way their recent form against Crystal Palace has gone, Reds fans will worry that if he is on form, it could be another tough day for them.However, while they may be hoping for a poor day at the office for Wharton, supporters will also be keen to see what he can do in front of a Liverpool crowd.If he comes away having impressed, expect talk of him wearing red next season to jump up another notch or two.