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Schlupp is a massive player for Crystal Palace - Jordan Ayew

Jordan Ayew has described his fellow Ghanaian teammate Jeffrey Schlupp as a massive player to Crystal Palace.

Ayew has been the Eagles standout player this season with eight goals to his name, his best tally in England till date.

27-year old Schlupp, meanwhile, has two goals and one assist and has been out with hip injury since mid-December.

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He did however return to the bench as an unused substitute in Palace's 1-0 win against Watford, in which Ayew scored."

Jeffrey is a massive player to this team with his pace – we miss his pace – he’s important player,” Ayew told the club website.