Exclusive: Jorgen Strand Larsen injury update as Crystal Palace striker withdraws from Norway squad

Strand Larsen's ankle injury is not serious; he withdrew from Norway duty and will return to London for treatment, potentially available for Coventry clash.

Jorgen Strand Larsen withdrew from Norway's international squad on Wednesday and will return to London for further treatment on his ankle injury. The Crystal Palace striker is not believed to have suffered a serious injury and could be in contention for Palace's next match against Coventry.

Strand Larsen sustained the ankle injury following a foul from Besiktas defender Umit Akdag during Palace's 2-2 Europa League draw last month. The tackle earned Akdag a red card. The injury forced Strand Larsen to miss Palace's defeats to Newcastle and Tottenham, though he returned to action in the 3-1 loss to Liverpool at Selhurst Park last weekend.

His availability for the Coventry fixture comes as a boost for Palace, who are also managing the three-game suspension of fellow striker Jean-Philippe Mateta following his red card against Spurs.