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Can Crystal Palace survive if they lose Zaha in January?

Roy Hodgson, Manager of Crystal Palace looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Watford at Selhurst Park on December 12,...
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The Crystal Palace star has been linked with a high-profile move away from the club.

Crystal Palace's Ivorian striker Wilfried Zaha celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at King...

Roy Hodgson has done an impressive job at Crystal Palace so far, with the club now up to 14th place in the Premier League table having been bottom when he took over in September.

Wilfried Zaha has certainly played a major part in Palace’s resurgence, with the Ivory Coast international having scored four goals and provided an assist in the Premier League since returning from injury in October.

Zaha has relished playing up front but his excellent form hasn’t gone unnoticed by others, with the 25-year-old attracting interest from Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal, as reported by The Sun.

Crystal Palace's Ivorian striker Wilfried Zaha celebrates on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at King Power Stadium in...

Zaha’s pace and flair are key components of Palace’s play and losing him would represent a significant blow in their quest to avoid relegation.

It would only take a couple of bad results for concerns to re-emerge regarding Palace’s hopes of preserving their Premier League status.

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Watford at Selhurst Park on December 12, 2017 in London, England.

Palace would have a very limited time to bring in a replacement for Zaha and it would be very difficult for them to find a player for a good price who is capable of making a similar impact.

It is clear that Palace must do all that they can in order to keep Zaha, as losing him could prove to be very costly.