Oliver Glasner confirms Jefferson Lerma plan after Crystal Palace injury blow [Video]

The 29-year-old is keen to represent Colombia at this summer’s tournament in the United States.

Lerma has missed Palace’s last three matches after feeling tightness in his hamstring after a sprint to chase down Mohamed Salah in the Eagles’ surprise 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on April 14.

“He’s working hard”, manager Oliver Glasner said about Lerma’s recovery. “The Manchester United game is definitely too early. He’s working hard to come back for the Wolves game.

“But, at the same time with muscle injuries, we have one more game against [Aston] Villa. I expect he will be available to play against Villa.

“But then he goes to the Copa America, and it’s very important for him to play for Colombia. We will support him and take no risks that he maybe has a re-injury and misses that Copa America.

“We wish all of our players …