Ghana midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp set for a month out with hamstring injury
Crystal Palace have suffered a major blow after it emerged that their in-form midfielder is set to be sidelined for at least a month with a hamstring injury.Schlupp suffered the injury during Crystal Palaces 2-0 win against Sheffield United in the Premier League last Saturday.He pulled up in the first half after scoring the opening goal and was forced off after a period of treatment.Manager Roy Hodgson said: ‘Jeff Schlupp is more concerning as it is definitely a muscle injury. He felt a hamstring pull.’It looks like we’re going to miss him for a while and that’s unfortunate because he’s been doing very, very well for us.’The 28-year-old has been in fine form this season, contributing to three goals. He has scored two and assisted one despite being defensive-minded.
