Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has hailed Mamadou Sakho for his performance during the Carabao Cup clash against Huddersfield Town.

Sakho enjoyed a strong second debut for Palace following his big money deadline day move to Selhurst Park as he helped the Eagles claim a 1-0 victory over Huddersfield Town in the on Tuesday night.

Hodgson said: "(Sakho) was excellent. He hasn't been able to train as much as he'd like. We were worried about his level of fitness and surprised he lasted as long as he did.

"It wasn't Mamadou being desperate to come off but, as a precaution, we thought he should come off after 70 minutes. He will be ready (to play at Manchester City on Saturday)."