Speaking in his post-match press conference after seeing his side start the new year with a point away at Norwich City, Roy Hodgson confirmed that Mamadou Sakho was subbed at half-time due to a hamstring injury.
Sakho's absence adds to an already extensive casualty list for the Eagles, and Hodgson reflected further on the injury crisis, he said: "It’s a remarkable performance from these players because it is the third game – as it is for everybody – but not exactly easy games: West Ham and then going to Southampton and then coming here [Carrow Road].