Oliver Glasner insists Eberechi Eze is still '100 per cent committed' to Crystal Palace despite Tottenham transfer talks & confirms star forward will play in Conference League opener

Eze's future at Crystal Palace remains the subject of speculation, with Tottenham eager to bring the England international to north London. The 27-year-old was in the Palace team for Sunday's opener against Chelsea and saw a goal ruled out in a 0-0 draw against the Blues.

Tottenham are believed to be closing in on a move for Eze and manager Glasner was unsurprisingly asked about his attacker after the game against Chelsea. Glasner said he had no reason to leave Eze out at Stamford Bridge, amid the speculation over his future, and insists he remains fully committed to the Eagles.

He told Sky Sports: "He was picked because he is a Crystal Palace player, and he’s a very good Crystal Palace player. There was no reason not to pick him. It is impossible to draw at Chelsea if everyone is no 100 per cent committed. I know Ebs' clause is gone, so it is the club's decision [whether he goes]. We will see what happens."

Glasner also said he expects Eze to play Crystal Palace's next game on Thursday in the Conference League. He explained: "Eb should have scored a goal today, he had one and it was disallowed. He will come tomorrow to the Crystal Palace training ground, Tuesday off, we take Wednesday and I expect him to be back playing for us against Fredrikstad."

Fans will have to wait and see if Tottenham can prise Eze away from Palace. Glasner is clearly hoping he can play on Thursday in the team's Conference League play-off first leg against Fredrikstad but that could be his final match as a Crystal Palace player.