Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has commended Ghana striker Jordan Ayew following his impressive performance against Newcastle United on match week six of the Premier League.
Ayew was one of the standout players for Palace as they held Newcastle to a goalless draw at St James' Park on Saturday.
The 30-year-old had to take the centre-forward position after the introduction of Michael Olise and Vieira believes the Black Stars forward brought balance to the team.
"It is looking at the situation of the game and when Jordan went centrally when Olise came on and [Nathaniel] Clyne went on the left, this is the flexibility of the players," Vieira said as quoted by the club's website.
"Jordan played that role when we went on tour so knows the responsibility of the position, and that gives me good options.
"There is an option on the table to play him there. He was fantastic when he played there, is an intelligent player, and is prepared to sacrifice himself for the team. When he went centrally that gave us a really good balance."