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Crystal Palace's forward dilemma has been a persistent problem for the club in recent years, and it has taken on new urgency with the departure of Christian Benteke to Aston Villa and the injury to Wilfried Zaha.
Zaha has been one of Crystal Palace's most talented players in recent seasons, but his scoring record has not lived up to expectations. He has scored just four goals in 26 appearances this season, and despite being involved in several key moments during games, he has not always found the net consistently.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that Zaha has struggled with injuries throughout his career, which has limited his playing time and affected his ability to contribute off the bench. This has meant that he has often had to rely on teammates like Joelinton and James McArthur to fill in as substitute strikers, and this has put pressure on them to produce when they are called upon.
Despite these challenges, Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson remains optimistic about Zaha's potential. "He's a player who can score goals," Hodgson said earlier this month. "We're working hard to get him back into the team and hopefully he'll be back soon."
In the meantime, Crystal Palace will need to find ways to overcome their forward dilemmas if they hope to compete for promotion from the Premier League. The club may need to consider bringing in reinforcements or looking at loan deals to provide some much-needed firepower up front, while also ensuring that Zaha is given the support he needs to recover and return to form.