on thursday, crystal Palace A 2–1 defeat to Fiorentina in the UEFA Conference League.
Despite the defeat, the Eagles booked a place in the semi-finals of the competition thanks to a 3–0 win in the first leg at Selhurst Park.
It cost Crystal Palace progress to the next round as Maxence Lacroix and Adam Wharton both suffered injuries.
Jefferson Lerma replaced Wharton in the 30th minute. A few minutes later, the centre-back collided with his Crystal Palace teammate Daniel Munoz.
The France international suffered a knee injury and was replaced by Chady Riyad in the 41st minute.
After the match, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said that the defender's injury would be painful.
"Maxence was in foot-to-foot contact. Then he felt his knee, the medial ligament, so let's take a look but it's painful," He said.
Update from France on Crystal Palace player
last november The guard's team made it clear His goal is to represent Les Blues at the World Cup.
His impressive performances for Crystal Palace helped him earn his debut for France during the last international break. He has played two matches and will be a contender for a place in Didier Deschamps' squad for the World Cup.
There were some concerns raised in France after Max Lacroix was forced to leave the field on Thursday.
parisian Ignore concerns of a serious setback, and his headline suggests his replacement against the Serie A team yesterday was 'as a precaution'.
In the report, the newspaper has clarified that it is its own information, and states that the knee pain is due to a 'minor collision'.
Eagles defender shouldn't be out long
Crystal Palace will face West Ham United in a Premier League match on Monday. There is no indication or suggestion whether the Frenchman will face the Hammers or not.
It is unclear whether Maxence Lacroix will be available for Crystal Palace's next match. However, he is unlikely to be out for long as it is a 'minor bump'.
The Eagles have six Premier League and at least two Conference League matches left this season. Oliver Glasner's side will face Shakhtar Donetsk in the semi-finals of the European competition in May.
