Daichi Kamada
Japan
Right
Aug 5, 1996
29
6'0"
168 lb
CM
RW
Box-to-Box
TBCOption from bench
Kamada (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Brighton.
Analysis: Kamada is back in the team sheet Sunday after some time out with a hamstring injury, ending over a month-long absence. He will now look to find his way back into the team sheet after testing his legs, starting in every appearance leading up to his injury.
Fit to face Brighton
Kamada (hamstring) is an option for Sunday's match against Brighton, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "Daichi is back."
Analysis: Kamada was looking to return against the Seagulls this week and has been deemed an option against, with the midfielder cleared for play. This is huge news for the club, as it will end over a month-long absence, last playing Dec. 14. He still has yet to miss a start when an option this season, hoping to return to his starting role immediately and earn his first goal contribution of the season.
Eyeing return against Brighton
Kamada (hamstring) is eyeing a return against Brighton, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "It looks like today or tomorrow we're doing a re-scan again, and if it looks quite good, he's more and more integrated, so the plan is that he has a full training week and should be available for Brighton if the scan is more or less okay - it won't be perfect, but okay."
Analysis: Kamada will miss at least another match but is nearing a return to play, with the attacker set for a scan and to train next week. The club will then hope this leads to a return when facing Brighton on Feb. 8. That said, he will still need to see some further training and pass his testing, although this would give them a major boost with the return of a regular starter.
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.
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."
Analysis: Kamada appears to be heading for the sidelines until likely the new year, as the midfielder suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out for a few weeks. With the midfielder not having missed out since the second match of the season, this is a major blow to the club. With an expected return in a few weeks and likely not coming until the first or second week of January, this will force a change, with Will Hughes and Jefferson Lerma set to receive more time.
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.
Analysis: Kamada would go down near the 70th minute Sunday and was immediately clutching the back of his leg, indicating a hamstring injury as he left the field. This is a tough loss for the club if he continues on the sidelines for more time, as he has yet to miss a start since the second match of the season. He was replaced by Will Hughes, a possible replacement moving forward alongside Jefferson Lerma.
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.
Analysis: Kamada had a day to forget against Brighton, as he failed to put either of his shots on goal and his lone cross was wayward. The midfielder just couldn't find any room to operate against Brighton and had to settle for a draw. Kamada has started the last nine matches, but has no goal contributions and just six chances created in that span.
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.
Analysis: Kamada was forced off with an issue in Saturday's win against the Bees but it revealed to be only minor since the midfielder featured 25 minutes in Thursday's 3-1 victory against AZ. This is good news for Palace since Kamada has been an undisputed starter this campaign and will likely hold that role on Sunday against the Seagulls.
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.
Analysis: Kamada contributed two shots and one tackle before being forced off in the 78th minute of Saturday's clash against the Bees due to an apparent issue. The attacking midfielder will likely be assessed in the coming days to get a better vision of the issue and if he has to miss some time to recover. If this is the case, Justin Devenny will likely see a greater role in the midfield for Palace.
Still no goal contributions in draw
Kamada had five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus AFC Bournemouth.
Analysis: Kamada was active as a midfield playmaker Saturday, but with limited impact. 35 of his 39 passes were completed (90%) and he accurately placed eight of his nine long balls, however only one of his five crosses hit the target and he was unable to place any shots on goal. The regular starter is yet to make any goal contributions this season.
No bad reaction after return
Kamada returned in Thursday's clash against Fredrikstad and had no bad reaction after the game, coach Oliver Glasner said in the press conference. "With Daichi [Kamada], big credit to our fitness and medical depratments: the diagnosis was four to six weeks [injured after the Community Shield], but he could play yesterday, with no bad reaction."
Analysis: Kamada returned well ahead of his initial schedule from his knee injury as he played 89 minutes in Thursday's clash against Fredrikstad and had no adverse reaction after the game. This is good news for Palace as he is back fit and available following the recent departure of Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, which leaves him with a greater role in the attacking midfield under coach Oliver Glasner.
89 minutes Thursday
Kamada played 89 minutes during Thursday's clash with Fredrikstad.
Analysis: Kamada recovered from a knee injury and started Thursday's clash, going 89 minutes and sealing a place in the league phase. The fact he was able to play almost the entire match is a great sign that he's recovered from the knee issue. He figures to take on a larger role after the sale of Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.
Set for return
Kamada (knee) is an option for Thursday's match against Fredrikstad, accoridng to manager Olivier Glasner. "Fortunately, Daichi Kamada came back. He had an injury and he is now back two weeks after it. The expectations were more around four to six weeks."
Analysis: Kamada has been out for the opening two games of the season but is now on the mend for Thursday's tilt, with the attacker recovered from his knee injury a few weeks earlier than expected. He started in 15 of his 34 appearances last season and was given more of a rotational role, not scoring a single goal contribution. That said, he will likely be a bench option Thursday, hoping to see some time to test his legs.
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