Jørgen Strand Larsen went into the holiday with the World Cup quarter-finals on his CV, but probably also remembers the penalty miss against France and a cold that ravaged his body in the United States. Back in the Premier League, there was a new coach with Pierre Sage in place as Oliver Glasner’s replacement. Now the Norwegian international striker would continue to confirm he is worth £43+ million. On Tuesday, things really loosened up.
Everton, Manchester City, Fulham. Strand Larsen had between 27 and 63 minutes of playing time in the first three Premier League games, but never got any opportunity to unleash his scoring celebration. On Tuesday, Middlesbrough were ready for the English League Cup, this time coach Sage brought in Strand Larsen from the start.
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The answer from the Norwegian striker came after 37 with a goal on his head in the 37th minute. Palace continued the pressure in the second half, Strand Larsen scored his and Palace’s second goal in the 53rd minute, continued twenty minutes with an assist to substitute Daichi Kamada for 3-0 and a reassuring victory for Palace.
Needless to say, “our man” Jørgen Strand Larsen was named Player of the Match.
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A real pleasure to see the 26-year-old back in scoring form!
