Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze injury latest: Roy Hodgson issues update on Crystal Palace duo
Michael Olise delivered another impressive performance as Crystal Palace beat Sheffield United (Getty)
Roy Hodgson has played down the severity of injuries to Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze after Crystal Palace’s win over Sheffield United on Tuesday evening.
Palace moved six points clear of the relegation zone after securing a 3-2 victory at Selhurst Park, with both Olise and Eze playing an integral role in the performance.
Olise provided the assist for both of Eze’s goals in the first half before scoring a brilliant individual effort in the 67th minute.
The 22-year-old, who has suffered from hamstring issues this season, was then substituted just two minutes later, while Eze was forced off with 12 minutes remaining after picking up a hamstring problem.
‘I think Michael’s okay,’ Hodgson said after Palace’s win.
‘Michael, really, was one that we were concerned was not necessarily ready to start the game.
Eberechi Eze scored twice in Crystal Palace’s 3-2 win over Sheffield United (PA)
‘If I’d really listened more carefully to the medical people who were saying he’s been out a long time and it might be a bit much to start him.
‘But luckily Michael is of the opinion, ‘I think I’m ready to start’. But everyone was in agreement that he might not last the 90 minutes.
‘Quite frankly we left it up to Michael, I said to him, ‘look, I’m not going to...
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