Crystal Palace: Wilfried Zaha will have a key scan on groin injury on Monday
Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha will undergo a key examination of the groin injury that sent the Eagles talisman limping against Leicester on Saturday … with some concern ahead of tests on Monday.
Wilfried Zaha will undergo a crucial test on Monday that could have serious implications for Crystal Palace’s season.
The Eagles talisman limped off in Saturday afternoon’s 2-1 win against Leicester with a groin injury.
The 30-year-old Zaha, who had played well before suffering the problem in first-half stoppage time, hit the ground in frustration after coming to a stop with no one around.
The absence of the talented striker would be a huge blow to Roy Hodgson’s side as they look to avoid relegation this season.
And Zaha will undergo key tests on Monday to determine his prognosis and how long injury could keep him out.
Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha (left) is scheduled to undergo a crucial scan on a groin injury on Monday
The 30-year-old Eagles forward limped off against Leicester on Saturday afternoon after stopping
Zaha’s possible absence could be a blow to Palace in their battle against relegation
Zaha was mobile enough to attend Anthony Joshua’s win against Jermaine Franklin at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night, but the club remain concerned ahead of the scouting.
The Ivory Coast international was mobile enough to attend British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua’s points win against Jermaine Franklin at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday night.
However, there remain concerns from the club ahead of the scan.
Zaha walked off the court almost single-handedly, but he was clearly frustrated and appeared to have tears in his eyes.
Some speculated that they may never play in front of the Selhurst Park fans again, with just four home games remaining this season.
Zaha is out of contract at the end of the season and has yet to commit to staying despite the club’s interest in keeping him.
Despite the absence of their top scorer in the second half, Palace secured a dramatic last-gasp victory against a struggling Leicester side.
Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes took the lead against the course of play through a great strike from Ricardo Pereira, before Eberechi Eze’s free-kick went into the back of goalkeeper Daniel Iversen.
Zaha’s replacement, Jordan Ayew, then assisted stoppage-time winner Jean-Philippe Mateta to confirm three crucial points in his battle against the knockdown.