“Crystal Palace’s Bold Predicted XI: Surprising Lineup Revealed for West Ham Showdown!”

**Crystal Palace Team News Ahead of West Ham Clash: Lerma a Doubt, Changes Possible** 

Crystal Palace faces a potential setback as midfielder Jefferson Lerma’s availability for Saturday’s Premier League match against West Ham United at the London Stadium remains uncertain. The Colombian was forced off just 20 minutes into Palace’s 2-0 victory over Leicester City on Wednesday due to illness, raising concerns about his readiness for the weekend. 

### Illness Hits Palace Squad 
Lerma’s illness wasn’t an isolated case, as several other Palace players were also affected before the Leicester match. Jean-Philippe Mateta, who found the net against the Foxes, along with Eberechi Eze, Will Hughes, and Tyrick Mitchell, all battled similar issues. Despite this, they managed to start and are expected to be in contention again for Saturday’s fixture. 

### Predicted Attacking Setup 
Mateta is likely to retain his spot as the focal point of Palace’s attack, supported by Eze and Ismaila Sarr. However, manager Oliver Glasner may opt for a shake-up in his lineup, with Eddie Nketiah and Justin Devenny pushing for inclusion. 

### Midfield Options in Lerma’s Absence 
Should Lerma be ruled out, Glasner could turn to either Cheick Doucouré or Daichi Kamada to partner Hughes in the central midfield. The duo offers distinct skill sets, with Doucouré known for his defensive stability and Kamada providing a creative spark. 

### Defensive Considerations 
With Trevoh Chalobah having returned to Chelsea, Glasner has four center-back options to choose from. Summer signing Chadi Riad is back from a long-term injury and could challenge Chris Richards for a starting spot. Meanwhile, Marc Guehi and Maxence Lacroix are expected to anchor the back three once again. 

Mitchell and Daniel Muñoz are set to continue in their wing-back roles, providing width and defensive cover. 

### Predicted Starting XI 
Based on the current squad situation, Crystal Palace’s possible lineup for the clash with West Ham could look like this: 
– **Goalkeeper:** Henderson 
– **Defenders:** Richards, Lacroix, Guehi 
– **Wing-Backs:** Muñoz, Mitchell 
– **Midfielders:** Hughes, Doucouré (or Kamada) 
– **Forwards:** Sarr, Eze, Mateta 

### Key Match Considerations 
Palace will look to build on their midweek victory, but much depends on how Glasner manages his squad amid illness concerns. West Ham will pose a significant challenge, and Glasner may need to strike a balance between rotating his lineup and maintaining consistency. 

The potential absence of Lerma will undoubtedly be a blow, but with options like Doucouré and Kamada available, Palace will aim to secure another positive result as they continue their campaign.