ZAGA IS NOT LEAVING CRYSTAL PALACE COACH HODGSON
Zaha signed a five-year contract at Selhurst Park in 2018 August but was heavily linked with and Everton and Arsenal handed in a transfer request this week.
Hodgson insists Palace’s business for this window is finished and that means keeping hold of the club’s star attacking asset.
Manager acknowledged Zaha’s desire to leave and confirmed he sent the player home from training on Thursday.
However, he does not expect any problems with the winger heading into a Premier League season where Palace are many people’s tip for relegation.
He’s staying, we are pleased, He’s an important player for the club,” Hodgson told Sky Sports News.
“We’re looking forward to him doing this season what he’s done for the last two seasons.
“He wasn’t really in the right frame of mind today, so I sent him home today which is understandable.
“It’s been well documented that he’s wanted to leave but it has not worked out for him in that respect.
“He’s a professional and has got a good contract with us. He’s very much a player we respect and I believe he respects us.
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