Charlton Athletic boss Guy Luzon has revealed that he was forced to select an inexperienced squad for the Capital One Cup clash against Crystal Palace due to an injury crisis at the club.

The Addicks suffered a 4-1 defeat at the hands of the Eagles at Selhurst Park in the third round clash on Wednesday night, with Luzon owing the heavy loss to his personnel shortage at present.

"We organised well in the first half, especially with a young team," said Luzon.

"But the first penalty was harsh and then after the second, at 3-1 with 10 players, it's finished. I don't know about the sending-off, I was too far away from the situation.

"We have a lot of injuries and in our situation we had to use some young players. I wanted to pick my strongest team but I didn't have any choice."

Dwight Gayle netted a hat-trick as Charlton were comfortable beaten by Palace in South London.