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Crystal Palace’s Joe Ledley ruled out of FA Cup final

Welsh defender a major doubt for the Euros after fracturing fibula in Stoke City win

Joe Ledley has been ruled out of the FA Cup final. Photograph: Getty
Joe Ledley has been ruled out of the FA Cup final. Photograph: Getty
Wed May 11 2016 - 13:45

Crystal Palace's Joe Ledley is to miss the FA Cup final and is a major doubt for Euro 2016 after fracturing a fibula.

The Wales international midfielder suffered what was a suspected Achilles injury in the recent 2-1 Premier League defeat of Stoke but it has since been confirmed as a more serious problem.

Palace have confirmed Ledley will be "continually assessed over the next few weeks" in the hope of a swift recovery, but he will miss the Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley on May 21st.