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Crystal Palace Chairman Claims Striking Duo Must Step Up in the Absence of Christian Benteke

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has sent a message to strikers Alexander Sorloth and Jordan Ayew, saying that they must step up in the absence of the injured Christian Benteke.

Since Benteke's injury, both Ayew and Sorloth have been given a chance up front for the Eagles, however, the duo have failed to make a real impression. With Benteke ruled out until the New Year, Palace are in need of a striker to fill the boots of the big Belgian.

Jordan Ayew has been a goal every 5 matches striker throughout his career which made me wonder what Crystal Palace saw in him to take him on loan this season.