Just In: Crystal Palace confirm double injury boost as two stars now fit to face Newcastle United

There is a positive outlook regarding the potential availability of two pivotal Crystal Palace players for their upcoming match against Newcastle.

Reports from The Athletic suggest that Crystal Palace is hopeful that Cheick Doucoure and Jefferson Lerma, both midfielders, have recovered from their respective injuries and will be ready to participate in the upcoming fixture against Newcastle.

Here’s the injury update on these two players:

Doucoure was unexpectedly absent from the matchday squad in Crystal Palace’s last game against Nottingham Forest due to a minor injury, while Lerma has been sidelined since September due to a hamstring injury.

According to The Athletic, there is an optimistic view within the club that both Lerma and Doucoure have sufficiently recuperated and are expected to be available for the starting lineup in the match at St. James Park this weekend.

This news is especially significant as Crystal Palace has been grappling with an injury crisis recently. The return of these two key players is a welcome development for manager Roy Hodgson.

Both Doucoure and Lerma play crucial roles in both the offensive and defensive aspects of the game for Crystal Palace. They excel in shielding the defense and also contribute to creating scoring opportunities.

Their return is a substantial boost, considering the challenging nature of the away fixture. Currently, Crystal Palace is missing key midfielder Eberechi Eze due to injury, so Lerma or Doucoure may need to take on a more prominent role in the team’s attacking efforts from the midfield.

Newcastle has been in good form lately, especially at St. James’ Park, and Crystal Palace must perform at their best if they aim to secure a positive result.

Crystal Palace is currently positioned in the top half of the league, and they are riding high after a notable away victory against Manchester United in late September. Coupled with their impressive defensive record, having conceded only seven goals in the Premier League, the team is optimistic about their prospects of keeping Newcastle in check during the upcoming weekend match.