Rak-Sakyi can replace Zaha at Palace

Patrick Vieira’s resolution to ship Crystal Palace teen Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on mortgage to Charlton Athletic appears to have been a masterclass, because the teenage winger continues to star in League One.

The 19-year-old produced some unbelievable kind within the Premier League 2 final season, contributing a exceptional 18 objectives and 5 assists in simply 25 appearances.

This earned him a call-up to the senior aspect, as he made two appearances within the high flight in direction of the tip of the season, which instructed that he could possibly be on the fringes of Vieira’s squad this season.

Can Rak-Sakyi exchange Zaha?

Nevertheless, the French supervisor took the daring resolution to ship him to League One and he has been massively spectacular throughout his time with Charlton so far.

Rak-Sakyi already has two goals and one assist in simply 4 league appearances for the Addicks, which suggests that he’s having no hassle adapting to the calls for of senior soccer.

Charlton supervisor Ben Garner was stuffed with reward for the teenage winger after he scored on his debut in a 5-1 thrashing of Plymouth Argyle.

He said:

“It was an amazing debut for Jes and he’s solely going to get higher. I feel we’ve all seen tonight what a expertise he has bought. It’s nice for him to attain early on. Hopefully, he can have a implausible season for us.

“His greatest asset is his fantastic, fantastic stability. Couple that with shut management and talent. However tactically tonight was most pleasing for me as a result of he’s solely had two days prep on how we wished to press and be with out the ball. He’s executed that fantastically nicely for a younger participant.”

If Rak-Sakyi continues his wonderful kind in League One, then he could possibly be the person to switch Wilfried Zaha in Vieira’s aspect final season.

It has been extensively reported that the Palace icon will depart Selhurst Park subsequent summer season when his contract ends, having made 435 appearances for the Eagles, contributing 87 objectives and 73 assists.

It will be becoming for an additional academy prospect to fill Zaha’s boots and if Rak-Sakyi’s begin at Charlton is something to go by, then Vieira appears to have one other particular younger expertise on his arms.