LONDON — Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has wished forward Eberechi Eze “all the best for his new club” ahead of an expected move to Arsenal.

Eze was left out of Crystal Palace's team for its Conference League playoff match on Thursday following reports the England forward has agreed to join the Gunners.

Palace named a close-to-full-strength team against Fredrikstad and Eze was the standout omission, not even included among the substitutes.

“Honestly, I expected that he would start today for us, but he called me this morning and said that he doesn’t feel well to play in the evening," Glasner said before the game.

After the game, Glasner said he doesn't think Eze will play for Palace again.

“Looks like wishing him all the best for his new club,” Glasner said following a 1-0 win

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