Wilfried Zaha has seemed like the Atlas of Croydon for too long, carrying Selhurst Park on his shoulders with a world-weary frown. Crystal Palace’s modernisation was always going to see the 30-year-old pass the weight of the world on to someone else, however, and Olise has stood tallest of any Eagle this season.
The 21-year-old winger began in fits and bursts from the bench this term, but his role has crystallised; now he’s the reliable spark of energy when Palace need it most.
Olise has been deft and daring – the lightning to Eberechi Eze’s thunder. The bulk of his highlights reel has been built since last August: he scooped
