Slot would not be drawn further on the failed move for Guehi ahead of Saturday’s visit to Selhurst Park, a rematch of last month’s Community Shield clash that was won by Palace on penalties at Wembley, insisting: “We have more than enough options to replace, if needed, a player at the centre-back position because of course we have Virgil, Joe and Ibou (Konate), and other options if needed.”

