Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has said that the club will be without defender Pape Souare for anywhere between four to six months after being injured in a car accident on Sunday.
The 26-year-old’s Mercedes M6 was involved in a collision with another vehicle shortly after midday between Hayes & Heathrow Spur. The player was airlifted to hospital with non-life threatening injuries and is expected to be discharged tomorrow.
Speaking ahead of the game against Stoke in his pre-match press conference, Pardew had the following to say about the incident: “He’s very lucky his injuries aren’t as bad as they could have been. The extent of some of the muscular injuries are still not known.
“I don’t think we have any concerns [about Pape returning]. It was a broken thigh, that should repair as normal.
Asked about how long the defender would be out for, Pardew said: “Four, five months. Maybe six. He should be up and running again.
“Hopefully Pape will be out tomorrow. It was a terrible accident. We owe a huge debt to the London Air Ambulance and the terrific surgeons he has had who have pieced him together.
“He’s in decent spirits considering and obviously our players and the team have been with him, particularly the doctors, who have done a super job.
“We think he’ll make a full recovery. I’m pretty sure a good collection have gone up to see him.
“He’s a bit embarrassed because his jaw is big but in all seriousness, it was a serious incident. Apologies to all involved and thanks to all who helped.
“He isn’t having the best of times, but we’re all very supporting. We love Pape and can’t wait to have him back.”
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