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​De Boer hails Zaha as the 'Neymar of Crystal Palace'

Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer has compared Wilfried Zaha to Barcelona star Neymar.

The Dutchman has been impressed by the Ivorian's performances in the Asia Trophy over the past week.

"What he has in his skills I think he is a lot like, if we have to give an example, for me it's Neymar," said de Boer.

"He also has the quick feet and he's gone. Very skinny, so fast, every touch, every pass."

Zaha tore West Bromwich Albion's defence apart on Saturday to help the Eagles finish third in the preseason tournament, which was held in Hong Kong.

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