Crystal Palace manager showers praise on player of Nigerian Descent

Eberechi Eze can be aiming to copy his good efficiency in opposition to Montpellier when Crystal Palace face Arsenal within the Premier League on Friday, August 5.

Palace signed off their pre-season with a powerful 4-2 win over French membership Montpellier and the Nigeria Soccer Federation goal was one of many standout performers for the Eagles – a lot in order that he was singled out for reward by supervisor Patrick Vieira.

The spotlight of his efficiency in opposition to Montpellier was his audacious help for Wilfried Zaha’s first purpose, flicking the ball over his marker earlier than beginning a counter-attack.

Vieira has praised Eze’s skills, noting that the Anglo-Nigerian is a artistic participant who additionally has the flexibility to attain objectives.

The previous Tremendous Eagles invitee was sparingly used final season, making solely six begins within the Premier League, as a result of his minutes had been being managed after recovering from a severe harm that required surgical procedure.

“It’s in regards to the variety of minutes [he plays]. He performed numerous pleasant video games and is in actually fine condition,” Vieira stated to Palace TV post-match.

“There’s little question about his high quality. He can create objectives, he can rating objectives, and once more on the opposite facet – how can we assist the workforce to defend higher?

“I feel at present you’ll be able to see he’s actually focusing and targeting his place out of possession and he’s enjoying with perception and confidence.”

Former Arsenal schoolboy Eze has not been concerned within the final three video games performed by Crystal Palace in opposition to the Gunners however the whole lot signifies that he can be given a runout at Selhurst Park on Friday.