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Wilfried Zaha looks set to return in Crystal Palace's fixture against Chelsea
The Eagles have been missing star winger for last six Premier League games
Zaha took part in training on Tuesday alongside the likes of Mamadou Sakho
Roy Hodgson's side have lost opening seven matches without scoring a goal

Published: 11:31 EDT, 10 October 2017 | Updated: 14:27 EDT, 10 October 2017

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Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has stepped up his bid to face Chelsea this weekend by taking part in the club's training session on Tuesday.

Zaha — widely recognised as the Eagles' main man — has been sidelined since the opening day of the season after picking up an injury against Huddersfield.

But he has stepped up his recovery in recent weeks and has handed Roy Hodgson's struggling side a huge boost ahead of the crucial clash with the Blues.

Wilfried Zaha concentrates during Crystal Palace training ahead of the clash with Chelsea

Zaha battles for the ball with summer signing Mamadou Sakho as Ray Lewington looks on

And the Ivory Coast international was among the stars put through their paces as they look to register their first Premier League victory of the season.

Zaha was seen battling for the ball with Mamadou Sakho while he also posted a snap on Twitter and captioned it: 'Back with a ball at my feet, no better feeling.'

Also taking part in the session at the club's Beckenham training base was captain Jason Puncheon, Pape Souare and James McArthur.

Zaha and Co were putting in important preparations for the must-win clash against the defending champions, having endured a miserable start to the top-flight term.

Also taking part in the session was (L-R) captain Jason Puncheon, Pape Souare and Joel Ward

James McArthur, the Scotland international, shoots at goal during the session on Tuesday

The Selhurst club have failed to secure a single point — or even score a single goal — in their opening seven league fixtures, losing each match significantly.

Hodgson's first three league matches have resulted in a 1-0 home defeat at home to Southampton, before 5-0 and 4-0 losses on the road at Manchester City and United respectively.

Zaha missed all of those though, but is now about to return for a vital period in the south London club's season.