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Crystal Palace have suffered a blow as Jørgen Strand Larsen will leave Norway’s camp and return to Selhurst Park immediately because of an injury.

The striker has scored four goals and contributed one assist in 12 matches for the London club.

He suffered a knock during Crystal Palace’s Europa League draw against Beşiktaş on October 22nd. This forced him to miss three matches for the Eagles.

Crystal Palace star’s withdrawal

On November 5th, Pierre Sage left the 26-year-old as an unused substitute in the 1-1 draw against TSG Hoffenheim. Three days later, the striker played 72 minutes in Crystal Palace’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool.

Norway manager Ståle Solbakken included him in the squad for the UEFA Nations League matches against Wales and Denmark this month.

However, the manager will have to do without the Eagles frontman. That’s because he has left the national team camp because of an injury.

Norway football association took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to issue a statement about Larsen’s withdrawal.

‘Following an examination of Jørgen Strand Larsen’s ankle and subsequent discussions with the national team doctor and the national team manager, it has been decided that it is in Strand Larsen’s best interests to return to his club to undergo rehabilitation. Erik Botheim will join the squad,’ a statement read.

Larnsen’s withdrawal shouldn’t be a major concern for the national team. Besides him, Solbakken had initially called up Manchester City star Erling Haaland and Atlético Madrid’s Alexander Sørloth.

JØRGEN STRAND LARSEN
Injury history · Recorded problems and absences
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LATEST RETURN
Back in Crystal Palace’s starting line-up against Liverpool on 8 November 2026. Before the match, Pierre Sage said he was capable of playing around 60–75 minutes following his recovery.
Period Club Reported issue Absence / context
October–November 2026 Crystal Palace Ankle injury Recorded from 23 October; back in the matchday squad by 5 November and started on 8 November.
August–September 2025 Wolves Achilles problem Around three weeks out. Still managing discomfort and reduced training during October.
May 2025 Wolves Knock / muscular problem Brief issue recorded late in the month; dates and description vary between databases.
May 2025 Wolves Groin injury Transfermarkt records 2–9 May. Wolves confirmed the problem disrupted his end to the season.
January–February 2025 Wolves Hamstring injury Injured on 25 January; returned against Bournemouth on 22 February after missing three matches.
August 2024 Wolves Thigh problem Brief issue recorded by BeSoccer, 13–15 August.
May 2024 Celta Vigo Hamstring problem Brief issue recorded by BeSoccer, 17–18 May.
February 2024 Celta Vigo Hamstring injury Around one week; Transfermarkt records 4–10 February.
November 2023 Celta Vigo Hamstring problem Around one week; BeSoccer records 13–19 November.
February–April 2021 Groningen Ankle injury Longest absence in Transfermarkt’s record: 40 days, from 28 February to 8 April.
Notes: Publicly recorded injury history, rather than a complete medical record. Databases differ on injury descriptions and recovery dates. Recorded end dates do not necessarily indicate a competitive return. Illness and suspensions are excluded. Wolves’ own reporting identifies the 2025 Achilles issue, which some databases label as a calf injury.
Updated: 11 November 2026.
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Worry for Crystal Palace

The Eagles have endured a difficult spell in the Premier League and are now bottom of the table.

Pierre Sage’s position is in danger while Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg has largely ruled himself out of the Selhurst Park job.

If Jørgen Strand Larsen is out for a long spell, it will be a big concern for Pierre Sage or his successor.

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