Bournemouth star Jefferson Lerma suffers Broken nose after being ‘punched’ by Joachim Andersen

The Bournemouth midfielder was left with a broken nose after receiving a punch. The incident occurred during the Cherries' 2-0 defeat away to Crystal Palace Relive the action as Eberechi Eze's brace sees off Bournemouth on Saturday Jefferson Lerma suffered a broken nose from a punch in the face by Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen.

In the 30th minute of Saturday's match at Selhurst Park, which the hosts won 2-0, the Cherries midfielder fell with his face in his hands.

However, the off-the-field incident that occurred between Lerma and Palace defender Andersen has been the main topic of conversation throughout the match.


The Danish defender appears to have a fist in the face of the Bournemouth midfielder after the two players collide in the middle of the box.

Lerma fell to the ground clutching his face and received treatment. However, despite a prolonged VAR check, Michael Salisbury ordered play to continue. Andersen got away from a watchfulness.
After the game, Cherries manager O'Neil expressed his confusion over the decision to BBC Sport: Jefferson has a broken nose because Andersen punched Lerma in the face. I am unsure of the requirements for receiving a penalty.

"On the field, it's hard to see that, but I have no idea how VAR can mark it as a complete check."
It was a strange incident, his nose is broken, and he was in pain. However, there are additional topics I must discuss. Although Palace were much superior, a penalty kick could have made the difference.

O'Neil later said that he would talk about the incident tomorrow with Howard Webb, the PGMOL chief referee.

When the incident occurred, the match was level, and the Cherries fell behind after a strike from Eberechi Eze.

The English aggressor multiplied his count for the midday after half-time and gathered the hopelessness on O'Neil's side, who sit fourteenth in the table.

VAR has been a contentious topic in the Premier League, and Howard Webb will talk about a few questionable calls this season on Monday Night Football.