Crystal Palace boss Hodgson offers fitness update on Olise, Eze

Eze out with hamstring injury, Olise being assessed

Hodgson waiting to see extent of Olise setback

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has provided an update on the fitness of Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday.

Olise missed the Eagles' 1-1 draw with Brighton last weekend due to a hamstring injury, while Eze has not featured since the 3-3 draw with Burnley on December 28.

Hodgson confirmed that Eze is definitely out of the Chelsea game, while he is still waiting to see the extent of Olise's injury.

"Eze is out, he's got a hamstring injury," Hodgson said.

"Olise is being assessed. He's got a hamstring injury as well, but we're not sure how serious it is yet.

"We'll have to wait and see how he is in the next few days before we make a decision on whether he'll be available for the Chelsea game."

Palace are currently 13th in the Premier League table, four points clear of the relegation zone.