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Crystal Palace ace Wilfried Zaha: Tough tackling part of Prem life

Crystal Palace ace Wilfried Zaha says he's learned to handle the kicking he gets during games.

He is the most fouled player in the Premier League since 2014.

"People tell me to take it as a compliment but it's difficult coming off the pitch with a dead leg," he told the Athletic.

"I've got black toenails, my toenails can't recover anymore. It does hurt but I can't hold a grudge about it.

"The way I play welcomes tackles. It's part and parcel, it's going to happen, someone is going to come and tackle me and whatever. It's life."

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