In a disappointing turn of events, Jeffrey Schlupp, the Ghanaian midfielder for Crystal Palace, was notably absent from the team’s clash against Newcastle United on Saturday, October 21, in match week 9 of the 2023/24 Premier League season. The game took place at St. James’ Park, where the Eagles faced a tough challenge.
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Schlupp’s absence is attributed to a hamstring injury he sustained just before the October international break. The injury occurred during Crystal Palace’s goalless draw against Nottingham Forest, forcing the midfielder to be substituted after just 25 minutes into the match. He was replaced by compatriot Jesuran Rak-Sakyi.
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The 30-year-old player is currently battling with the hamstring injury, and it appears that he will need more time to recover. However, there is no specific timeline provided for his return to the pitch.
In the match against Newcastle United, the Magpies took an early lead with Jacob Murphy’s goal just four minutes into the game. The pressure continued as Anthony Gordon scored for Newcastle in the 44th minute, extending the lead to 2-0 against Crystal Palace.
Sean Longstaff further increased the home side’s advantage, making it 3-0 in the second minute of first-half added time. Callum Wilson sealed the deal with a goal in the 66th minute, resulting in a 4-0 victory for Newcastle.
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The absence of Jeffrey Schlupp, a key player in Crystal Palace’s midfield, was certainly felt in this match. As the team looks ahead to future fixtures, they’ll be eager to have Schlupp back in action and contributing to their efforts on the field.
who is Jeffery Schlupp?
Jeffrey Schlupp is a professional footballer who plays for Crystal Palace and the Ghana national team 1. He was born in Hamburg, Germany on December 23, 1992, to Ghanaian parents and raised mostly in England 12. Schlupp is known for his versatility on the field and has played as a left-back, central midfielder, left winger, or forward in his career 1. He began his career with Leicester City’s youth academy and made his senior debut for the club in 2010 1. He has also played on loan for Brentford 1. Schlupp joined Crystal Palace in 2017 and has since made over 150 appearances
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