After losing star man Eze to injury, Palace are looking to bolster up front. Crystal Palace officials are apparently looking for another attacking alternative at Selhurst Park, despite competition from other clubs in England and elsewhere.
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According to BBC Sport, Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze will be out for six weeks at Selhurst Park due to an injury sustained in their 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford last Saturday.
Michael Olise is also set for a period on the sidelines after picking up an injury concern of his own; however, there will be little to dampen the mood of Crystal Palace supporters after their excellent three points against Erik Ten Hag’s men in the Premier League.
In conversation with Match of the Day, via The Mirror, Eagles boss Roy Hodgson praised his side and Joachim Andersen’s spectacular winning strike, stating: “The way the players went about the game today is really praiseworthy and has given me enormous pleasure. They have to be so disciplined and so organised. It would be asking too much to come here and dominate. Joachim Andersen is a wonderful technician. It was only a half chance. He had to quickly get his feet right and have the confidence to put his foot through the ball. I’m trying to push him forward for goal of the week!”
Michael Olise is also set for a period on the sidelines after picking up an injury concern of his own; however, there will be little to dampen the mood of Crystal Palace supporters after their excellent three points against Erik Ten Hag’s men in the Premier League.
In conversation with Match of the Day, via The Mirror, Eagles boss Roy Hodgson praised his side and Joachim Andersen’s spectacular winning strike, stating: “The way the players went about the game today is really praiseworthy and has given me enormous pleasure. They have to be so disciplined and so organised. It would be asking too much to come here and dominate. Joachim Andersen is a wonderful technician. It was only a half chance. He had to quickly get his feet right and have the confidence to put his foot through the ball. I’m trying to push him forward for goal of the week!”
Crystal Palace also look to be putting succession plans in place for veteran boss Hodgson, with Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna and Lille manager Paulo Fonseca being recently touted as potential successors.
Next up for Crystal Palace is a home clash against Nottingham Forest on Saturday at Selhurst Park, and another opportunity to build on their quietly impressive start to the new campaign.
Who could replace Eze?
According to 90min, Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman look to be eyeing another attacking reinforcement in the form of Al-Ittihad winger Jota, who has encountered his fair share of issues since arriving in the Middle East from Celtic in the summer for a fee of £25 million.
The report states that Tottenham Hotspur, Celtic, Brentford, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, and West Ham United are also keeping informed on the Portuguese winger’s situation, which is complicated by the fact that he hasn’t been registered to play for Al-Ittihad for this season. Jota is keen to be released from his contract at the Saudi Pro League outfit; however, they could elect to hold on to him before trying to sell him in January.
According to Transfermarkt, Jota left an indelible imprint during his tenure in Glasgow, tallying 26 goals and 28 assists in 83 games for Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.
Despite scoring once against Al-Wehda in his only five appearances for Al-Ittihad, the 24-year-old now appears to be out of options at the club and will want a quick resolution so he can move on with his career.
Former Crystal Palace manager Ange Postecoglou described him as “outstanding,” and he would be a worthy replacement for Crystal Palace midfielder Eze if he were to be sidelined for a lengthy period of time.
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