It seems the jury is still out on Jeffrey Schlupp despite the midfielder winning Crystal Palace’s Player of the Month award for February.
The 26-year-old has been a regular throughout the month and has impressed Roy Hodgson enough to command a starting berth in the middle of the park holding off competition from Max Meyer and the fit-again Cheikhou Kouyate.
With five goals this season in all competitions and two assists in his last two league appearances, Schlupp beat Wilfried Zaha in the fans vote to pick up the ManBetX club award.
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Jeffrey Schlupp in February:
— Nick 🦅 (@Nick_CPFC) March 1, 2019
- 2 goals
- 1 assist
- 1 penalty won
- 2 clean sheets
1 POTM award
Our most improved player this season. #CPFC ❤💙 pic.twitter.com/Yr9y8mXV3c
“Obviously it’s always nice to feel appreciated, that’s who we do it for- the fans, so to be voted for by them is extra special," Schlupp told CPFC official.
“I feel like I found some consistency in my play, we’ve been on a good run, and I’ve chipped in a with a few goals and assists.
“Let’s hope it continues.”
Despite picking up the accolade that captain Luka Milivojevic said was “well deserved,” there are a number of Palace fans are split by the former Leicester-man’s ability.
Finally @Jeffrey_Schlupp getting the credit he deserves #cpfc
— Georgie (@Georgie185) March 1, 2019
The only way is Schlupp! Baby! For you and me now! 🔴🔵🦅 #cpfc
— Seano (@seanodonovan1) March 1, 2019
Just voted for Jeff Schlupp as player of the month. Never thought I'd say that. #cpfc
— Crispin Heath (@crispinheath) February 28, 2019
When we win: SCHLUPP AND MCARTHUR ARE SO UNDERRATED, GREAT PLAYERS.
— Luke (@SomePalaceGuy) February 28, 2019
When we lose: StArT mEyEr #cpfc
RHYTHM IS A DANCER JEFFREY SCHLUPP IS THE ANSWER stand by the lad he’s been one of our best players for the past few games ❤️❤️#CPFC
— Louis Bartholomew (@Louis2006Louis) February 27, 2019
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Then there were those who thought Schlupp, especially after Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat by Manchester United, isn’t up to the standard, blaming the Premier League winner for all three goals.
Hodgson picking Schlupp over Meyer week in week out will go down as one of the Premier Leagues strangest/worst decisions #cpfc
— dan (@djbennell) February 27, 2019
If Jeffrey Schlupp is the answer, then I really don't want to know what the fucking question is. #cpfc
— Jamie 🇪🇺🦅 (@JamiePalace93) February 27, 2019
Meyer simply has to start ahead of Schlupp. #cpfc
— Nick (@LeaveItYeh) February 27, 2019
I hate Man United, I hate Ashley Young and I never want see Jeffrey Schlupp at left back ever again. #CPFC
— Matt (@Matt_Woody13) February 27, 2019
Schlupp had a hand in all 4 goals tonight - great contribution..#CPFC
— P Johnson (@movermanPJ) February 27, 2019
Jeeerfreeeyyyyy Schlupp Schlupp Schlupp
— Jamie 🇪🇺🦅 (@JamiePalace93) February 27, 2019
He's just not good enough
Jeffrey Schlupp Schlupp Schlupp
He's sucking Hodgson off #cpfc
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