Many Crystal Palace fans were left fuming with defender Patrick van Aanholt during his side’s Premier League encounter against Burnley.
The 30-year-old started on the left-hand side of an Eagles back four who found themselves in huge trouble after just ten minutes.
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Van Aanholt was spun by Johann Berg Gudmundsson for the Clarets’ opener and was caught ball-watching as Jay Rodriguez doubled their lead at Selhurst Park.
The Dutchman has been heavily criticised by the fans over the years but continues to be trusted by Roy Hodgson, having featured in 14 games in all competitions during the 2020/21 campaign.
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However, this wasn’t taken into consideration by some disgruntled supporters, who could not believe what they were seeing from Van Aanholt.
Van Aanholt incensed these Palace fans
“Why do we employ van Aanholt”
Credit: @Mark_CPFC
“Terrible defending again Van Aanholt ball watching”
Credit: @RednBlue81
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Credit: @palaceawayy
“What have I just seen from Van Aanholt.. turning his back on that oh my god”
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“Van Aanholt is an embarrassment”
Credit: @cpfc_sean
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Credit: @cpfcbailey
(function(){var ids=["snack_dex5","snack_dex6"];var els=document.querySelectorAll("div.snack-rpt-d:not([id])");for(var i=0;i<els.length&&i<ids.length;i++){els[i].id=ids[i];}})(); (function(){var ids=["snack_mex4","snack_mex5","snack_mex6","snack_mex7"];var els=document.querySelectorAll("div.snack-rpt-m:not([id])");for(var i=0;i<els.length&&i<ids.length;i++){els[i].id=ids[i];}})(); In other news, Crystal Palace fans flocked in their massed to Wilfried Zaha’s post.
