Julian Speroni in line to start for Crystal Palace against Chelsea after Wayne Hennessey knock

Hennessey was caught late by Ireland's David Meyler in the dying stages of Monday night's all-or-nothing clash in Cardiff

The Argentinean has been at Crystal Palace since 2004 (Getty)

Club legend Julian Speroni could get a start for Crystal Palace on Saturday against Chelsea with Wayne Hennessey nursing a knock from international duty.

The Welshman was caught late by Ireland's David Meyler in the dying stages of Monday night's all-or-nothing clash in Cardiff.

Which sets the stage for Speroni, a fan favourite, to return to the line-up.

The Argentinean has already enjoyed a testimonial with the club having joined Palace from Dundee after their promotion in 2004.

Sporting director Dougie Freedman has been in conversations over bringing in a third goalkeeper on a free transfer but coach Roy Hodgson would prefer to use their remaining squad place on a centre-forward with Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham both out injured.

But there are few, if any, options that appeal on the free agent market which has left the Eagles in a bind.