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Both Dean Kiely and American Paul Rachubka are out of the first game at Man City. Kiely is suspended and Rachubka is sick with glandular fever.

Simon Royce will get the start, but the backup is questionable.

Charlton is looking to add two more players before the transfer window closes. Speculation towards the sigining of Italian Paolo Di Canio has been denied by Alan Curbishley. Talks with Crystal Palace for Julian Gray are progressing, with questions regarding the fees the stumbling block. Gray has played in two preseason matches and scored once for the Addicks.

Transfer listed Paul Konchesky was booed during the most recent match against NEC-NIJMEGEN. While not linked with any other club yet, Konchesky has hinted at a potential move, if the club and the offer were good.