Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie is confident they can handle his midseason absence.
Bolasie is set to take part in the African Cup of Nations, while skipper Mile Jedinak will skipper Australia on home soil in the Asian Cup, kicking off on Friday, January 9.
"Getting two goals for my country recently was special and also qualifying for the African Cup of Nations," he told the Croydon Advertiser.
"It now means I might not be here to play for Palace in January but it is a tournament I was to play in as well.
"Let's not forget that the squad is good enough to cope."
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