Exclusive: Jorgen Strand Larsen injury update as Crystal Palace striker withdraws from Norway squad

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The Crystal Palace striker returned to action against Liverpool after missing defeats to Newcastle and Tottenham

Jorgen Strand Larsen’s ankle injury is not believed to be serious and he could be in contention for Crystal Palace’s crucial clash with Coventry next weekend.

Strand Larsen withdrew from international duty with Norway on Wednesday and Standard Sport understands he will now return to London over the weekend to undergo further treatment.

The 26-year-old suffered an ankle injury following a foul from Besiktas defender Umit Akdag during Palace’s 2-2 draw with the Turkish giants in the Europa League last month.

The tackle from Akdag resulted in a straight red card and Strand Larsen missed the defeats to Newcastle and Tottenham before returning to the side as Palace were beaten 3-1 by Liverpool at Selhurst Park.

Strand Larsen’s return to fitness last weekend came as a huge boost for Palace, with fellow striker Jean-Philippe Mateta serving the first game of his three-game suspension following his sending off against Spurs.

So, news that he is set to be in contention to play against Coventry will be a huge relief for the Eagles, even if they are still uncertain who will be in the dugout when they return from the international break.

Pierre Sage is expected to be sacked as Palace manager in the coming days, with Thomas Frank the frontrunner to succeed the Frenchman.

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Sage only took charge of Palace this summer but has struggled to follow in the footsteps of Oliver Glasner and is now set to be relieved of his duties after a disastrous start to the season.

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