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Crystal Palace boss Hodgson highlights importance of Schlupp's availability for Premier League return

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson believes the return of Ghana midfielder Jeffrey Schlupp and Cote d'Ivoire attacker Wilfried Zaha is a massive boost for their Premier League ambitions.

The two players are gradually warming themselves back into full match fitness after spending some time in the treatment room.

Palace are currently 12th on the league table as the championship returns with matchday 30 action after the international break.

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“We’ll be aided by the fact that Wilfried Zaha and Jeffrey Schlupp – two of our main attacking players who have the ability to do things the opposition don’t expect – will be with us for these last nine games," Hodgson said at a pre-match press conference on Thursday ahead of Monday's Premier League meeting with Everton.