Crystal Palace are set to find out their opponents in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday night, with the Eagles ball number four in the draw.
Roy Hodgson’s side will understandably be treating the competition as one of their lesser priorities this season, but winning it for the first time in the club’s history would be a memorable moment.
Perhaps one of the Carabao Cup’s greatest benefits is the chance it gives managers to rotate their squad and allow fringe players an opportunity to shine.
With Palace’s primary aim securing Premier League survival this season, and looking towards a mid-table finish, Roy Hodgson is likely to do exactly that.
The Eagles have brought in new faces this summer, improving squad depth in the process, but whose best chance to catch the eye is likely to come in the Carabao Cup?
Here are five players who could impress in the competition in 2019/20…
