Crystal Palace attacker Jordan Ayew has been key for the club this season and he now needs to be careful in the upcoming match against Luton.
He is walking on a tightrope.
So, why must Crystal Palace winger Jordan Ayew be careful against Luton? Let’s take a look…
What’s the story?
Crystal Palace look to have their best starting XI back now that Michael Olise is back from injury. The game on the weekend should be the first time we see the strongest team start this season.
This could only last one week if Ayew is not well-disciplined in the Premier League match against Luton, which kicks off at 3 PM on Saturday.
Ayew is on four yellow cards in the Premier League and this means that he is very close to a suspension. Players who receive five yellow cards in their first 19 matches will be suspended for one match.
If the Ghanaian international receives a yellow card against Luton then he will be suspended for the match a week later against West Ham.
Crystal Palace star Jordan Ayew one yellow card away from suspension
Our Palace predicted lineup against Luton shows a full-strength side, and it will be frustrating if Ayew gets a yellow card and their strongest XI only lasts a week.
Picking up four yellow cards in 12 games is not bad; however, Ayew being suspended for a very tough game away to West Ham would be a huge loss.
Ayew, who is on £35,000-a-week at the club, is a key player for the Eagles this season. The winger has only picked up one goal and three assists, but it is his defensive work which sees him be a crucial player.
The attacker is great at tracking back and will therefore be a huge loss against a team like the Hammers, who have great attacking wingers.
The 32-year-old will therefore have to be very careful against Luton and make sure he doesn’t pick up a silly booking.
It may be hard for the player to not pick up a yellow in the next seven games before the five yellow card rule expires, but hopefully he manages to do so.
