Crystal Palace forward Christian Benteke has revealed that he will miss Saturday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth through injury.
Palace boss Roy Hodgson conceded during his pre-match press conference that it was unlikely that the Belgian would be available for the trip to the Vitality Stadium after picking up a groin problem during Thursday's training session.
Benteke, who has only scored twice in 26 Premier League appearances during the 2017-18 campaign, has now taken to Twitter to confirm his absence.
Really disappointed I can't be out there helping the team tomorrow. I picked up a slight injury in training that shouldn't keep me out for long. The timing is frustrating but I'm sure the boys will bring 3 points home! 🦅 #CPFC pic.twitter.com/ua1zzmWOb9
— Christian Benteke (@chrisbenteke) April 6, 2018
Palace are currently 17th in the Premier League table - just two points ahead of 18th-placed Southampton.
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Matt Law
Matt Law
