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title: "Zaha return provides massive boost for Crystal Palace"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Josh Raisey"
section: "Crystal Palace"
published: "2018-09-11T06:00:57Z"
modified: "2018-09-11T06:00:57Z"
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# Zaha return provides massive boost for Crystal Palace

**Crystal Palace have been dealt a huge injury boost, as star man Wilfried Zaha looks fit to return.**

According to Ben Dinnery on Twitter, the Ivory Coast international has recovered from a groin problem that forced him to miss Crystal Palace’s recent loss to Southampton.

> Wilfried Zaha looks set to provide Crystal Palace with a welcome boost following a return to training. The Eagles star missed the home defeat to Southampton due to a groin problem but is expected to be back for the trip to Huddersfield on Saturday. [#CPFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Ben Dinnery (@BenDinnery) [September 10, 2018](https://twitter.com/BenDinnery/status/1039168333155852288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Palace looked lacklustre in when they lost to Southampton at Selhurst Park two weekends ago, where Zaha’s absence was certainly noticed.

Manager Roy Hodgson will be over the moon at his player’s return as he will know all too well that his club severely struggle without him.

Palace travel to Huddersfield this weekend, buoyed by their returning man, hopeful of the win.

## THE VERDICT:

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict-500x300.png)

Very few people would argue that Wilfried Zaha is not Crystal Palace’s star man. He provides goals and assists in almost every game he plays and is a constant threat.

In fact, there is a case that he is the most important player for a team in the entire Premier League, given the club’s dismal record without him.

His return will be immeasurable and will get the club back on track after a small blip in their previous games.