Midfielder Jefferson Lerma suffers muscle injury and misses Crystal Palace for three weeks

The Crystal Palace medical department confirmed an important absence for the continuation of the season in English football. Coach Oliver Glasner announced that midfielder

Incident details and impact on staff

The physical problem occurred during the confrontation against Burnley, valid for Premier League. Lerma, who has been a fundamental piece in the London team’s tactical scheme since his arrival, felt discomfort in the first half, shortly after participating in an offensive play. The severity of the injury forced his immediate replacement, generating apprehension among the technical committee.

The midfielder’s absence was already felt in the following match, when Crystal Palace faced Manchester United and ended with a 1-1 draw. Sem due to the combative presence of Lerma in midfield, Glasner needed to make adjustments to the formation, and the expectation is that players like Will Hughes or in the next rounds.

Consequences for the selection of Colômbia

Jefferson Lerma’s injury goes beyond the borders of the English club and raises alarm among the Colombian team. The player is considered one of the pillars of the national team and his presence was expected for the next FIFA date, which includes important international friendlies for the squad’s preparation.

With the recovery period set at three weeks, the athlete’s participation in the games against Croácia and França, scheduled for the end of the month, becomes practically unfeasible. The Colômbia technical committee is now monitoring the situation closely, awaiting the evolution of the treatment to define the next steps and possible substitutes for international commitments.