Roy Hodgson, the manager of Crystal Palace, thinks the rise of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise could lessen the impact of a probable Wilfried Zaha departure this summer.
The 30-year-old Eagles talisman's contract expires at the conclusion of this year, but he may have already played his final match for the team after pulling up early in Saturday's 2-0 win over Bournemouth.
Eze reached double digits in goals for the season with his two goals in that match, and 21-year-old Olise added 10 assists, a Palace player record.
It's more of a club question, according to Hodgson. I believe that we have relied heavily on Wilf for a very long time. I know that for the last four years I was a member of the team, I relied heavily on Wilf and what he accomplished for us.We were incredibly appreciative of him for his efforts and the several victories he helped us secure. With (Olise and Eze), I believe there is now more, if you will, backing for the attacking part of our game.Of course, Jordan Ayew, who has made significant progress, can also be included. Therefore, I believe the club is in a better place than it was four years ago.
They definitely will because Wilf Zaha is such a great athlete. He is a legendary Crystal Palace athlete. He is well-liked here, and not just by the managers and coaches but also by the audience.
He will therefore be terribly missed if he decides to leave, but perhaps there are a few more players waiting in the wings who can lessen the impact.
Zaha played a key role in the progression of Eze's ninth goal of the season, while Olise delivered the long-range assist that led to the 24-year-old's second goal to give him a total of 10 for the season.
We certainly haven't determined that he will be relieved of any obligations so that he may be more free, according to Hodgson. We have high expectations of him when we lose the ball, given the makeup of the club and his position within it, and I believe he has responded to those expectations admirably.
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