Many fans – on both sides – have been wondering whether Odsonne Edouard can play for Leicester City against Crystal Palace this Saturday.
The Foxes travel to Selhurst Park this weekend, fresh from signing the Frenchman on loan from the Eagles on transfer deadline day – Edouard signed a new contract before departing to preserve his value.
Typically, loanees in English football cannot play against their parent sides, although that is sometimes waived during negotiations – as has been seen in Spain when Atletico Madrid allowed Joao Felix to play against them for Barcelona.
So, can Odsonne Edouard play for Leicester City against Crystal Palace on Saturday? Let’s take a look…
Whether Odsonne Edouard can face Crystal Palace
Unfortunately for Steve Cooper, the Welshman cannot call upon the 26-year-old this Saturday.
Premier League rules state that a player cannot play against the club who loaned them out during the period of that loan move, which is why we have previously been unable to field the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Conor Gallagher against Chelsea, for example.
Jordan Ayew is – however – expected to face Crystal Palace, as the Ghana international left Selhurst Park on a permanent deal, rather than a loan.
In case you missed it, Leicester City paid £8m to sign Ayew on a two-year contract.
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