Monday 24 August 2015 16:19, UK
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says he will be making wholesale changes for Tuesday night's Capital One Cup game against Shrewsbury.
Pardew will give those left out for Saturday's defeat of Aston Villa a chance to press their claims as he keeps one eye on Saturday's Premier League match at Chelsea.
"It's very important to us, but we're going to make lots of changes, because I've got to keep the squad alive," Pardew said.
"It's a problem. Having to leave (Brede) Hangeland off the bench, Joe Ledley and (Julian) Speroni off the bench. Tough job I've got. There will be a lot of changes but we obviously want to win."
Midfielder James McArthur, who could be among those rotated out of the starting XI, believes the depth of the squad at Selhurst Park bodes well for the rest of the season.
"This squad is so strong, you look at the boys that aren't even on the bench and it's incredible to think how far we've come. We're all pushing each other in the changing room," McArthur told his club's official website.
Yannick Bolasie, who has been linked with a £25m move to Tottenham, is unlikely to feature after being granted compassionate leave following the death of his father.
Striker Dwight Gayle and club captain Mile Jedinak are expected to be among those to get a chance to impress from the start.
Hangeland is another who is likely to be given an opportunity by Pardew, who saw the benefits of his squad when he replaced Glenn Murray and Wilfried Zaha with Gayle and Jordon Mutch during half-time against Villa.
"It's a bit like Glenn and Wilf coming off at half-time on Saturday," Pardew said. "They didn't really do anything wrong, but I had options and I need to play my options. I need to keep their spirits up.
"The margins between some of these players are so fine. Hangeland to (Damien) Delaney to (Scott) Dann is not a lot. These guys will play."
