Jefferson Lerma
31-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
GTD
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 1/17/2026
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.
Out with concussion
Lerma (concussion) is out for Wednesday's match against Aston Villa, according to Manager Oliver Glasner. "Jefferson is out because of the concussion. He will follow the concussion protocol and be available for the game against Sunderland."
ANALYSIS
Lerma is not going to be with the team for their midweek match after his first half exit last time out, as the midfielder has entered concussion protocol, forcing him out at least a game. The club has leaned on the midfielder to start in the defense in their past three games, so this is a tough loss, with Jaydee Canvot earn the start in his place. Lerma is planning to return next match when facing Sunderland on Jan. 17, likely to return to a bench role if the defense remains fit.
Lerma is not going to be with the team for their midweek match after his first half exit last time out, as the midfielder has entered concussion protocol, forcing him out at least a game. The club has leaned on the midfielder to start in the defense in their past three games, so this is a tough loss, with Jaydee Canvot earn the start in his place. Lerma is planning to return next match when facing Sunderland on Jan. 17, likely to return to a bench role if the defense remains fit.
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Picks up injury
Lerma was forced off in the 38th minute of Sunday's match against Newcastle due to an apparent injury.
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Three crosses in Sunday's loss
Lerma generated three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 loss against Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 85th minute.
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First league assist
Lerma assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against Brentford.
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Solid in midfield
Lerma assisted once in 33 appearances (26 starts) in the Premier League.
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Records assist
Lerma assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Southampton.
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Generating interest
Several Premier League clubs are interested in signing Lerma in the summer, according to TeamTalk.
ANALYSIS
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.