Jefferson Lerma
31-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Lerma's second season with Crystal Palace wasn't too different than his first. He was a consistent part of the first team, slotting into the team in holding midfield and occasionally as a center-back in the back three. He has little upside in either role, creating just 10 chances and putting eight shots on goal last season. Most of his fantasy relevant stats are of the defensive variety while appearances on the score sheet are rare in this Palace formation.
Defensive rock in engine room
Lerma has been named in Colombia's World Cup squad and is expected to be the defensive anchor at the base of Colombia's midfield throughout the competition.
ANALYSIS
Lerma made 31 Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace this season, contributing two assists across 1,725 minutes while providing the tireless defensive work and physical presence that makes him such a valuable presence in the middle of the park. Lerma's combination of strength, reading of the game and ability to break up opposition play makes him the ideal defensive foundation that allows the more creative players around him to express themselves, and his UEFA Conference League winner's medal with Palace underlines his quality in big moments. Lerma heads into the World Cup as an indispensable figure in Colombia's midfield structure and one of the most experienced players in the squad.
Lerma made 31 Premier League appearances for Crystal Palace this season, contributing two assists across 1,725 minutes while providing the tireless defensive work and physical presence that makes him such a valuable presence in the middle of the park. Lerma's combination of strength, reading of the game and ability to break up opposition play makes him the ideal defensive foundation that allows the more creative players around him to express themselves, and his UEFA Conference League winner's medal with Palace underlines his quality in big moments. Lerma heads into the World Cup as an indispensable figure in Colombia's midfield structure and one of the most experienced players in the squad.
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Own goal Sunday
Lerma registered an own goal, two clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 3-0 loss against AFC Bournemouth.
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Three shots Monday
Lerma registered three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 0-0 draw versus West Ham United.
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Option from bench
Lerma (undisclosed) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Tottenham.
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Back available Thursday
Lerma (undisclosed) is back available for Thursday's clash against Tottenham but is not ready to start and could be limited to around 15 minutes, according to coach Oliver Glasner. "Jefferson is back in the squad but not ready to start. He trained with us and is ok. It's quite early, but if we need him for 15-20 minutes at the end we have him. He's available for 15-20 minutes. That means it is either Riad or Clyne will play in defense. They are the options we have and one of them will start."
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Expected to miss three weeks
Lerma has picked up an injury that will sideline him for upcoming contests, with manager Oliver Glasner saying "Jeff Lerma had to go off against Burnley . We're expecting to miss him for about three weeks."
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Generating interest
Several Premier League clubs are interested in signing Lerma in the summer, according to TeamTalk.
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The Bournemouth and Colombia midfielder is a target for West Ham, Crystal Palace and Leicester City. The 28-year-old will become a free agent once the season ends but is expected to remain in the Premier League.
The Bournemouth and Colombia midfielder is a target for West Ham, Crystal Palace and Leicester City. The 28-year-old will become a free agent once the season ends but is expected to remain in the Premier League.