Takehiro Tomiyasu faces extended absence due to new injury

Crystal Palace defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is expected to remain sidelined due to a new injury. Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage confirmed ahead of the Europa League match against Besiktas that Tomiyasu has sustained a separate injury from his previous calf issue.

Reports indicate that Tomiyasu will likely be unavailable until after the upcoming international break in late November. This setback follows a period where he had already missed recent matches due to calf problems. His absence will prevent him from participating in upcoming club fixtures against Newcastle, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur, Hoffenheim, and Liverpool, as well as upcoming international matches for the Japan national team.

While the specific nature and severity of the new injury have not been disclosed, the player's return to action is estimated to be approximately one month away.