Crystal Palace are optimistic key defender Marc Guehi will miss a maximum of three weeks with the knee injury suffered against Brighton on Saturday.
The England international limped off in the 28th minute of the 4-1 loss at the Amex after landing awkwardly on his knee.
Guehi has undegone internal and external examination and there is confidence the centre-back has not suffered serious damage to the joint.
The defender is understood to have hyper-extended the knee which will require a period of rehabilitation.
Guehi looks certain to miss Monday’s clash against Chelsea and the visit to Everton February 19.