Twenty scouts watched Moses in Palace's FA Cup fourth round 2-2 draw with Wolves and fears of possible injury to the striker saw joint administrator Brendan Guilfoyle instruct Eagles manager Warnock not to play him.
Malian striker Dramane Traore, joint leading Champions League scorer with six goals, was involved in many attacks and went close on two occasions, firing into the side netting when clear and going even closer with a header.