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Crystal Palace boss Hodgson issues Kouyate head injury update

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has provided an update on Cheikhou Kouyate’s head injury, stating the wound will not keep him out of training.

The 29-year-old collided with his teammate Gary Cahill in the second half of their 2-0 loss to Leicester City in a Premier League game on Sunday.

Subsequently, the Senegal international could not complete the game and was replaced in the 74th minute by Max Meyer.

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Hodgson, however, expects the former West Ham United man to recover in time to participate in their training session on Tuesday, as they commence preparation to face Chelsea on November 9.