JOACHIM ANDERSEN NEWS

Logs five clearances versus Everton Andersen had one off-target shot, created two chances, made five clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Everton.

Impact Andersen had another solid showing at the heart of the defense, pacing his side in clearances and being key for Palace to shut the opposition down for the second consecutive match. With 53 clearances over his last nine starts, the center-back will be an important piece for his squad during the final stretch of the campaign.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Andersen kept a clean sheet, had one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Saturday's 2-0 win against Southampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 43rd minute.

Impact Anderson helped his team keep a clean sheet Saturday. He contributed one attempted tackle, two clearances and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action. He also picked up a yellow card for a bad foul in the 43rd minute, his seventh booking of the season.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leicester Andersen is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Leicester City.

Impact Andersen returns from a calf injury to take up a role in the Palace back four Saturday. The defender has helped his club keep five clean sheets in 22 appearances with his 152 clearances being the Premier League high.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Andersen (calf) was not mentioned by manager Roy Hodgson Thursday in Crystal Palace's press conference ahead of Saturday's clash against Leicester City.

Impact Andersen was a late scratch for the loss to Arsenal just before the international break as he picked up a knock on his calf during warmups. James Tomkins replaced him in the XI alongside Marc Guehi for the match, but Andersen might be fit enough to return to the lineup in central defense against Leicester.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Feels calf in warm-up Andersen felt his calf in the warm-up to Sunday's match against Arsenal, according to interim manager Paddy McCarthy. "He felt his calf in the warm-up. We had to make a late change...

Impact Andersen already missed a month earlier this year with a calf injury and it's not a good sign that a month later he's dealing with another issue. Fortunately, he'll get some time to rest over the break, assuming he doesn't join up with the national team. James Tomkins took his spot in Sunday's 4-1 loss against Arsenal.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch against Arsenal Anderson suffered an injury during warmups and will not be available for Sunday's clash against Arsenal.

Impact Anderson has kept five clean sheets in 23 Premier League matches (all starts) this season for Palace, but he is a late scratch on Sunday and will be replaced by James Tomkins in central defense. Anderson will hope to regain fitness during the international break and be available by the time the club season resumes in April.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aston Villa wins on own goal, Crystal Palace winless in 2023

A first-half own goal has handed Aston Villa a 1-0 victory and kept Crystal Palace winless in 2023 in the English Premier League

MARCH 4, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores own goal in loss Anderson scored an own goal, made two clearances and intercepted two passes in Saturday's 1-0 loss at Aston Villa.

Impact Anderson scored the only goal of the match in the 27th minute Saturday, but scored it on his own net. It was a brutal mistake for the defender, as it ultimately cost his team three points. He didn't have the best defensive performance outside of the own goal either, as he made just two clearances (after amassing 22 in his last two matches combined) and intercepted two passes in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts two shots Saturday Andersen recorded two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brentford. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 35th minute.

Impact Andersen was active going forward despite his defensive nature, but his contributions were not enough to lift Palace to what would've been an impressive away victory. This was Andersen's return to the starting lineup, and he should remain in the XI going forward as long as he stays fit.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Brentford Andersen is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Brentford.

Impact Andersen returns from a calf injury after being a doubt in the buildup to the match. The centerback takes up a role in the Palace back line having helped his club keep four clean sheets in 17 appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Andersen (calf) remains unlikely for Saturday's match against Brentford after manager Patrick Vieira didn't mention the defender in Friday's press conference.

Impact Anderson has missed the last four matches with a calf injury and is likely to miss another one Saturday. He has been the regular starting center back for Crystal Palace, featuring in the lineup in all 17 appearances. In those games, the defender has totaled 114 clearances, which is the third most in the league. James Tomkins will probably start in the back after recording a goal in the last outing against Brighton.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Man United Andersen (calf) "is slowly progressing" but will not be available for Saturday's clash against Manchester United, Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira confirmed Friday.

Impact Andersen is set to miss a third Premier League match Saturday since suffering an injury against Chelsea in mid-January. Chris Richards has impressed alongside Marc Guehi in central defense in his absence.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out another week Andersen (calf) will remain out for Saturday's match against Newcastle, according to manager Patrick Vieira.

Impact Andersen will miss his second-straight match Saturday due to a calf issue. Fortunately, it's a minor tweak and he could be back by the beginning of February. In his absence, it seems like Chris Richards is set to start again, though veteran James Tompkins remains an option.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Man United Andersen (knee) is not in the squad for Wednesday's match against Manchester United.

Impact Andersen is unsurprisingly out of the team Wednesday after picking up a knee issue over the weekend. Surprisingly, Chris Richards takes his spot in the starting XI in a huge spot having played just 75 minutes this season. The hope for Andersen is that he'll be back this weekend, though there's been minimal updates on his status.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with knee injury Andersen was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Chelsea due to a knee injury.

Impact Andersen was forced off in the 38th minute after succumbing to a knee injury and being replace by James Tomkins. More information about the extent of injury should be available following the match with a mid week contest against Manchester United on the horizon.

JANUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 10 clearances versus Fulham Andersen had one off-target shot and made two tackles (both won), 10 clearances, one interception and one block during Monday's 3-0 loss against Fulham.

Impact Andersen had a decent stat line despite seeing his side allowing three goals, which included double-digit clearances for the first time since September. With 20 clearances over his last three outings, the center-back will try to help his side bouncing back during Saturday's visit to Bournemouth.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in loss Andersen logged one assist and put two shots off target during Saturday's 2-1 loss to France.

Impact Andersen has had a solid group stage, contributing to his team's one goal and nearly shutting down the reigning champions. If he can continue to be a threat in the attack, Andersen will be worth more attention in the group stage finale against Australia.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in win over Southampton Andersen had one shot on goal, made one tackle and seven clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Southampton.

Impact Andersen was a steady presence at the heart of the defensive, having the better against opposing forwards most of the times and racking up lots of clearances as he usually does. The center-back leads all Premier League players in clearances so far, with 85 over 11 starts this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances Andersen had five clearances in Saturday's 0-0 tie against Leicester City.

Impact Anderson was not called upon much in the match with just five clearances to help seal the clean sheet for the team. There have only been two matches where he has totaled less than five clearances a match as he averages an astounding 8.7 clearances a contest. The Danish defender already has 70 clearances in eight appearances thus far, making him one of the most treacherous defenders in the league.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Leeds Andersen made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Leeds.

Impact Andersen was able to train without issue leading to this game after missing Saturday's loss to Chelsea. He's made 59 clearances in seven starts so far.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training ahead of Leeds match Andersen (undisclosed) has been training ahead of Sunday's match against Leeds, according to manager Patrick Vieira.

Impact It's a positive update on Andersen, who was a surprise absence following the international break. All signs point to him returning to the starting XI Sunday in a spot next to Marc Guehi, which would in turn push Joel Ward back to a full-back position. In six starts this season, Andersen has one goal, four chances created and 59 clearances with a clean sheet.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of squad Saturday Andersen is not in the match day squad to face Chelsea on Saturday.

Impact Anderson is a surprise absence as there was no report of an injury in the buildup to the match. The defender will hope to return next week as Joel Ward slots into the back four for Palace on Saturday.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE