Roy Hodgson provides huge Wilfried Zaha injury update ahead of Leeds United vs Crystal Palace clash
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Since returning to the Premier League, Leeds United have won both of their home games against Crystal Palace ahead of this weekend’s clash at Elland Road.
The Eagles though will be buoyed by their come-from-behind win over Leicester City last weekend, their first win of the year which has boosted their Premier League survival.
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Hide AdFor Leeds United, the 2-1 win over fellow relegation threatened Nottingham Forest in midweek has shown proof of life under new manager Javi Gracia and they will be up for the test against the Eagles.
A win for Palace though will further strengthen their Premier League survival hopes and allow Roy Hodgson’s side to enjoy their last games of the campaign.
The Eagles will have to do without their talisman Wilfried Zaha who picked up a groin injury against Leicester and has failed to recover in time for the trip to Yorkshire.
Hodgson says the visit to Elland Road comes too soon for both Zaha and first choice goalkeeper Vicente Guaita.
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Hide AdHe said: “It’s a groin strain, there’s no question about that. We’re looking after him, he’s having treatment. The doctors and physios won’t put a time stamp on it, but there’s a double-whammy with Vicente Guaita
“He [Vicente] brought up his calf injury at half-time, and with our game coming up against Leeds we have to wait and see what our doctors say about him.”
Against Leicester Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a last gasp winner to secure all three points and he’ll be relied on as well as forward Jordan Ayew who provided the assist to fill the void that the absence of Zaha has created.