CRYSTAL Palace vice-captain Mile Jedinak says he hopes midfield team-mate Andre Moritz returns for Saturday's huge match against Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Brazilian playmaker picked up a knee injury at Elland Road last weekend, and despite manager Ian Holloway suggesting the injury could be worse than first feared in the post-match press conference at Hull City on Tuesday night, Jedinak is keeping his fingers crossed.
"Andre got a knock against Leeds and I'd like to think he will be OK for Saturday as I'm always optimistic, but it's all depends on a matter of time," he told Advertiser Sport.
"Hopefully it settles down in time for the game but I'm sure he won't get rushed back too soon.
"I'm sure he will be itching to be involved."
And the Australian engine-roomer says club captain Paddy McCarthy is working harder than ever on a daily basis to get back to full fitness, even if it's taking longer than expected.
"Paddy is progressing well, although it's probably a bit slower than what he obviously wants," he said.
"But he's at the training ground everyday working really hard and trying to get himself ready for whenever he's going to be called upon.
"He's always in good spirits and is a great character to have around the place so hopefully we can get him back sooner rather than later."
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The Brazilian playmaker picked up a knee injury at Elland Road last weekend, and despite manager Ian Holloway suggesting the injury could be worse than first feared in the post-match press conference at Hull City on Tuesday night, Jedinak is keeping his fingers crossed.
"Andre got a knock against Leeds and I'd like to think he will be OK for Saturday as I'm always optimistic, but it's all depends on a matter of time," he told Advertiser Sport.
"Hopefully it settles down in time for the game but I'm sure he won't get rushed back too soon.
"I'm sure he will be itching to be involved."
And the Australian engine-roomer says club captain Paddy McCarthy is working harder than ever on a daily basis to get back to full fitness, even if it's taking longer than expected.
"Paddy is progressing well, although it's probably a bit slower than what he obviously wants," he said.
"But he's at the training ground everyday working really hard and trying to get himself ready for whenever he's going to be called upon.
"He's always in good spirits and is a great character to have around the place so hopefully we can get him back sooner rather than later."
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