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However, the German-born center-back was unable to prove his fitness, leaving the Eagles without one of their key defensive cogs for the most important match in the club's history.\n\nRichards, who joined Palace from Bayern Munich in 2022, has made 27 appearances across all competitions this season, often deputizing in the center of defense. His athleticism and composure on the ball have made him a valuable asset for both club and country, and his absence will force Glasner to deploy a reshuffled backline against a potent Vallecano attack that has scored 18 goals in the competition.\n\nFor the USMNT, the news adds to a frustrating end to the season for Richards, who has been a regular in Gregg Berhalter's squad but has battled injuries at inopportune times. American fans will now have to watch the final without seeing their homegrown talent in action, barring a late substitution.\n\nPalace will likely turn to veteran Joachim Andersen or youngster Nathan Ferguson to fill the void, though neither offers the same blend of height and recovery speed that Richards brings. The shift could alter Palace's defensive approach, possibly forcing a more conservative game plan.\n\nThe Conference League final represents a historic chance for Crystal Palace to win its first major European trophy. With Richards watching on from the sideline, the team will need to rally together and overcome this late adversity to etch their name in the history books.\n\nThe match kicks off at 9 p.m. local time, and all eyes will be on whether Richards can make any contribution off the bench if his fitness improves late in the game. 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