I would love to see Ayew play instead of Benteke or Sørloth. Zaha and Ayew on top. Speed and technique combined work rate and finishing. Benteke has been poor, and should not be in this starting team.
Meyer and Kouyate completed 90 minutes against Swansea so both are surely fit to play. I wouldn't expect them to start before international break, though. Despite Palace have lost last two league games, they don't have to get concerned as they've played more or less on their true level. And Hodgson isn't known as a manager who makes dramatic changes quickly. Solroth could come in as he scored in midweek, although Hodgson will probably keep trusting Benteke. After international games, Palace should consider bringing Meyer in for Schlupp and switch to 4-3-3 by moving Zaha to wider position on the left. His best performances have lately been in supporting striker, but I think he could also thrive in forward trio with Townsend, who has been impressive so far, and one of Benteke, Solroth and Ayew. Meyer would add creativity in midfield, while Kouyate would compete with McArthur and Milivojevic of two remaining places in midfield.
I would love to see Ayew play instead of Benteke or Sørloth. Zaha and Ayew on top. Speed and technique combined work rate and finishing. Benteke has been poor, and should not be in this starting team.
Meyer and Kouyate completed 90 minutes against Swansea so both are surely fit to play. I wouldn't expect them to start before international break, though. Despite Palace have lost last two league games, they don't have to get concerned as they've played more or less on their true level. And Hodgson isn't known as a manager who makes dramatic changes quickly. Solroth could come in as he scored in midweek, although Hodgson will probably keep trusting Benteke. After international games, Palace should consider bringing Meyer in for Schlupp and switch to 4-3-3 by moving Zaha to wider position on the left. His best performances have lately been in supporting striker, but I think he could also thrive in forward trio with Townsend, who has been impressive so far, and one of Benteke, Solroth and Ayew. Meyer would add creativity in midfield, while Kouyate would compete with McArthur and Milivojevic of two remaining places in midfield.
2-1 Zaha