Crystal Palace head coach, Oliver Glasner believes Christantus Uche can now kick-start his career at the club after his impressive performance against Shelbourne on Thursday.Uche registered a goal and and assist in the Eagles 3-0 victory over the Irish side.The Nigeria international has struggled to make an impact since arriving the Selhurst Park on loan from La Liga club, Getafe in the summer.
The 22-year-old impressed in Palace’s win at Fulham last weekend.
Uche was handed his first start against Shelbourne, and he grabbed it with both hands.
“Christantus deserved it. He showed up against Fulham. He showed he can help us, and he can score goals. That is now for him, maybe the starting moment at Crystal Palace,” Glasner told TNT SPORTS
Marco Silva’s Cottagers will have their ranks significantly depleted as their three Nigerian stars Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze are all heading to Morocco with the Super Eagles.
“We are talking about three starting XI players. We know Alex is a key player in any position he plays. The importance of Calvin, and what Chukwueze has been doing in recent games. You have to find solutions. If you know any other way to handle it [AFCON], let me know.”
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