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title: "Crystal Palace: Fans laud Wilfried Zaha after Roy Hodgson’s fitness comments"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Caleb Sage"
section: "Crystal Palace"
published: "2020-01-03T07:00:33Z"
modified: "2020-01-03T07:00:33Z"
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# Crystal Palace: Fans laud Wilfried Zaha after Roy Hodgson’s fitness comments

**Plenty of Crystal Palace fans have been singing Wilfried Zaha’s praises following some very interesting comments from manager Roy Hodgson.**

Following the Eagles’ 1-1 draw with Norwich City on New Year’s Day, Hodgson told reporters (and the club’s [official website](https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2020/january/roy-hodgson-crystal-palace-norwich-city-post-match-press-conference/)) that the 27-year-old did not train before the game and admitted he was surprised by his talisman’s decision to play in the end amid fitness concerns.

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The decision to do so delighted supporters at a time where some might be doubting Zaha’s commitment to the club.

The Ivory Coast international, of course, handed in that [transfer request](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11706/11779470/wilfried-zaha-hands-in-transfer-request-at-crystal-palace) last summer to force a move following interest from Arsenal and has also been [linked with Chelsea](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/chelsea-to-bid-for-unsettled-crystal-palace-winger-wilfried-zaha-sddtqv3f2) in recent days.

However, until something concrete materialises, he looks fully committed to the cause at Selhurst Park based on Hodgson’s words.

You can have a look at what Crystal Palace fans have been saying about their star forward below…

https://twitter.com/Roilionpapis/status/1212471793749053446?s=20

> — Nick (@Nick\_CPFC) [January 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/Nick_CPFC/status/1212474572815163396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Love it legend
>
> — Asael Yangard (@Asael888) [January 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/Asael888/status/1212475453417635840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Love you Wilf!
>
> — Johanna (@itsJohannatbh) [January 2, 2020](https://twitter.com/itsJohannatbh/status/1212575513736368128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Superstar
>
> — Ken (@KenPaul88) [January 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/KenPaul88/status/1212471866570477568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The do not @ me….
>
> — YZ™ (@\_IamYZ\_) [January 1, 2020](https://twitter.com/_IamYZ_/status/1212505016315068416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)