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Former Chelsea captain praises Eze's goal against Leeds

Posted : 19 April 2023
Andy Townsend, a former Chelsea captain, praised Eberechi Eze's goal in Crystal Palace's 5-1 thrashing of Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday. Eze is eligible for the Super Eagles.

Despite their hosts being in the lead for the whole of the first half, the Eagles battled back from a goal down to secure the away victory. 

After failing to win an away game in 2023 before his appointment, Palace under new manager Roy Hodgson, returned to the team he formerly managed in the second half. 

Eze, who has not yet represented the Three Lions of England at the senior level but is regarded by the majority of worried Nigerian football fans as the creative spark lacking in the Super Eagles midfield, was assisted in scoring by Michael Olise, a player of Nigerian descent who is also eligible to represent his country. 

"There's class about that (Eze's goal). Again from the minute they picked the ball up from the halfway line, they just pinched it back, right here," Townsend said.

"And again, when they get on the half turn, Eze again is involved in that pocket."

Townsend continued by highlighting the role Michael Olise had in the execution of the goal in the 55th minute. 

"It comes down to Olise. Again, Junior Firpo is on a yellow card, he doesn't want to squeeze and he backed off, and if you back off, good players will find a way. Good players will spot a pass and see the run and that's what Olise does. 

"Lovely finish from Eze. That's incredible. Palace have come from rear, now they have genuine cushion in the game and Leeds would have to think very, very quickly. Javi Gracia would surely make changes."

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