Wilfried Zaha absent from Crystal Palace squad ahead of Newcastle United encounter

Crystal Palace are without Wilfried Zaha for their trip to Burnley this evening as he is self-isolating.

Published 23rd Nov 2020, 17:10 BST

Updated 23rd Nov 2020, 17:18 BST

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The South London club explained the 28-year-old’s absence soon after Roy Hodgson named his starting XI for the clash at Turf Moor.

They tweeted: “Roy Hodgson has selected Michy Batshuayi for tonight's clash at Burnley, replacing Wilfried Zaha who is omitted from the travelling squad as he is self-isolating.”

Hodgson added: "He has tested positive unfortunately for coronavirus so is self-isolating, and is awaiting the results of the next test.

"He is not feeling particularly ill, but unfortunately the test proved [positive], and he is following the procedures."

Newcastle United face Crystal Palace on Friday night in the Premier League and it is unclear when Zaha will return.