Slav set to forsake safety first policy

Slaven Bilic looks set to forsake his normal safety first policy and throw Aaron Cresswell straight into the action at Slhurst Park tomorrow evening.

The manager has generally re-introduced previously injured players slowly but seems in no mood to do that as the team looks for a big lift against Palace.

He explained: that Creswell has done enough to prove fitness and be a part of his plans on Saturday and it seem unlikely that will be from the bench.

The manager said: “He has started to train with us and has had 10 days in training. He looks good, sharp and will be in the squad.”

The move will immediately give the back four a much better look with Alvaro Arbeola retraining to his natural right sided role after having to perform as an emergency left back in the absence of both Crssie and Arthur Masuaku.

And it may be that James Collins will be seen as a better bet to handle the aerial threat of Christian Benteke.