Daichi Kamada
29-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
OUT
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 2/21/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kamada was a bit of a disappointment in his first season with Crystal Palace after linking up again with manager Oliver Glasner, who got the best out of him offensively with Eintracht Frankfurt. He finished last season with no goal contributions in 34 appearances (15 starts), largely playing in a midfield pivot instead of his preferred role in attacking midfield. While his playing time increased later in the season, it was mostly in a deeper role that didn't lead to much offensively. For him to produce goals or assists, he'll need to play a different role in the squad.
Will miss at least two months
Kamada (hamstring) suffered a serious injury and will miss at least eight to 10 weeks, coach Oliver Glasner said in a press conference. "It is how it looked when he walked off the pitch. It's a serious hamstring injury, and he will be out for at least eight to 10 weeks."
ANALYSIS
Kamada will need at least eight to 10 weeks to recover from a serious hamstring injury that he suffered against Manchester City on Sunday. The Japanese midfielder will likely be targeting a return in late February at best, for the clash against Wolves on Feb. 21, although a return in early March could also be an option. This is a big blow for Palace, since Kamada is an undisputed starter in midfield and his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Will Hughes or Jefferson Lerma set for greater roles in the heart of the game while he is out.
Kamada will need at least eight to 10 weeks to recover from a serious hamstring injury that he suffered against Manchester City on Sunday. The Japanese midfielder will likely be targeting a return in late February at best, for the clash against Wolves on Feb. 21, although a return in early March could also be an option. This is a big blow for Palace, since Kamada is an undisputed starter in midfield and his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Will Hughes or Jefferson Lerma set for greater roles in the heart of the game while he is out.
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Out a few weeks
Kamada (hamstring) is expected to miss a few weeks of action, according to manager Oliver Glasner, per Sam Tabuteau of The Standard. "It's his hamstring. We have to assess him. We have a scan tomorrow. It was just an incident. He over-stretched his knee, and his hamstring got a full stretch, full extension. It looks like we will miss him for a few weeks, but I think he did well, very well."
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Picks up hamstring injury
Kamada was forced off in the 67th minute of Sunday's match against Manchester City due to an apparent hamstring injury.
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Quiet in draw
Kamada had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Brighton.
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Features off bench
Kamada (undisclosed) featured 25 minutes off bench in Thursday's 3-1 victory against AZ, confirming he is fully fit moving forward.
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Forced off Saturday
Kamada (undisclosed) suffered an apparent issue and was forced off in the 78th minute of Saturday's 2-0 victory against Brentford.
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Could sign new deal with Eagles
Kamada is expected to sign a new contract with Palace, according to Sky Sports.
ANALYSIS
Kamada is a valuable player for the Eagles due to his ability to play several roles in midfield. As a veteran who's able to make an impact on both sides of the ball and who stands out for his creativity, Palace are ready to hand him a new deal before he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2026.
Kamada is a valuable player for the Eagles due to his ability to play several roles in midfield. As a veteran who's able to make an impact on both sides of the ball and who stands out for his creativity, Palace are ready to hand him a new deal before he becomes a free agent in the summer of 2026.