Essai missed the game against Dagenham as his move to Crystal Palace has entered a critical stage
2025-01-14 11:55
Alex Neil has revealed Roman Essai's absence from Millwall's 3-0 win over Dagenham in the FA Cup third round was because his move to Premier League side Crystal Palace has reached a critical stage.
Neil did not include Essai in the matchday squad, saying this was to avoid affecting the winger's move to the Premier League.
Goals from Mikhail Ivanovic, Kaspar Denol and debutant Reis Bangura-Williams helped Millwall to a comfortable win and progress to the fourth round, where they will face Championship leaders Leeds United on February 8.
Asked if Esai was out due to injury, Neil said: "There is no problem at all."
"Crystal Palace showed a strong interest in Roman and I didn't include him in this match. I think things are going well and I'm not going to take any risks at this stage."
"If the situation changes, Roman will be back in the lineup."
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