Palace are scoring under a goal per game this season and now Eberechi Eze has joined Michael Olise on the treatment table
By Ben McAleer for WhoScored
Crystal Palace fans received an unexpected boost in the middle of August when Michael Olise put pen to paper on a new contract. The 21-year-old had been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park, with reports of a £35m release clause in his contract. Chelsea and Manchester City, two of the clubs where he spent his formative years, had both been linked with a move for Olise. Convincing him to sign a new four-year deal – with that clause removed – was great business by Palace.
“It’s the best possible news we could have,” said Roy Hodgson. The issue, though, is that Olise is yet to make an appearance for Palace this season due to injury. The team has struggled without his creativity, scoring just seven goals in eight league games. Olise set up 11 goals on his own last season – only Kevin De Bruyne (16), Mo Salah and Leandro Trossard (both 12) picked up more assists. He also made 72 key passes (passes that lead to shots from a teammate) – more than any other Palace player.
About Author
More Stories
Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action
Amsterdam police arrest more than 60 people after attacks on Israeli football fans
Football Daily | Mark Robins and the Sky Blue thinking that led to another cruel exit