Daichi Kamada
29-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 8/31/2025
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.
Remains out Sunday
Kamada (knee) won't be available to face Nottingham Forest on Sunday, manager Oliver Glasner told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "I don't think [Kamada will be fit] for Sunday, but for Thursday [night away to Fredrikstad]."
ANALYSIS
The Japanese playmaker is nearing a return to action, but Sunday's game against the Trick Trees will be too soon for him. Kamada should see consistent playing time when he's back to full fitness, and based on Glasner's words, he should be in contention to make his EPL debut against Aston Villa on Aug. 31, right before the international break.
The Japanese playmaker is nearing a return to action, but Sunday's game against the Trick Trees will be too soon for him. Kamada should see consistent playing time when he's back to full fitness, and based on Glasner's words, he should be in contention to make his EPL debut against Aston Villa on Aug. 31, right before the international break.
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Out vs. Chelsea
Kamada (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Chelsea, manager Oliver Glasner told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "[Daichi] Kamada is out for Chelsea game," he said. "Let's see if he's available for Fredrikstad on Thursday night. It will be quite tight, but he will be definitely out for Chelsea."
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Suffers knee injury
Kamada was forced off in the 29th minute of Sunday's Community Shield victory against Liverpool due to a knee injury that could make him miss one or two games, coach Oliver Glasner said in a press conference. "He feels that it's not that worse, but he had pain. We will look at him in more detail tomorrow. It looks like it's not that serious, but it could be that he misses maybe one or two games."
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Grows into role
Kamada didn't record a goal or assist in 34 appearances (15 starts) last season, producing 20 shots and 20 chances created.
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Registers three shots
Kamada generated three shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Monday's 1-1 draw versus Nottingham Forest. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.
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Two shots from bench
Kamada had two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 5-0 defeat versus Newcastle United.
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Set for England move
Crystal Palace are set to sign Kamada in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
ANALYSIS
The Eagles are set to sign the Japan midfielder on a free transfer after the 27-year-old, who spent last season at Lazio, completed the first stage of his medical. Kamada is expected to strengthen a midfield that might lose the likes of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze in the coming weeks.
The Eagles are set to sign the Japan midfielder on a free transfer after the 27-year-old, who spent last season at Lazio, completed the first stage of his medical. Kamada is expected to strengthen a midfield that might lose the likes of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze in the coming weeks.