Eberechi Eze speaks out on Crystal Palace's potential European ban amid transfer links

Eberechi Eze says that he's 'positive' about Crystal Palace's chances of avoiding a controversial ban on playing European football for the first time in their history. Eagles star Eze as Palace stunned 1-0 in the final last month, earning them a place in next season's group phase.

Or so they thought. that the London club's participation in the competition was suddenly in doubt because of rules on multi-club ownership.

American businessman John Textor has shares in both Palace and French giants , who've also qualified for the Europa League after finishing sixth in . The outspoken Textor has a 43 per cent stake in the Eagles but only 25 per cent of voting rights.

Palace chiefs flew out to UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland for a meeting which is understood to have lasted two hours. Textor, who made a rare appearance representing the Eagles at Wembley, is , as he did when he tried to buy . UEFA chiefs are expected to confirm a decision within the next 10 days.

To make matters worse, rivals would potentially replace Palace in Europe, having finished eighth in the . Eze, 26, is currently on international duty with in Spain but he's keeping a close eye on the unfolding situation amid .

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The midfielder has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park in the . , who qualified for the , are known admirers and ruling could play a part in deciding his future.

On the prospect of being Palace banned, Eze said: "I really hope that that's not the case and I hope that Palace do get the reward for that (FA Cup win), because of what it took to actually achieve it.

"It would be a huge shame if that was the case, but I'm trusting that it will work out in the end. I'm sure it will work itself out and it should work itself out, because there are players who have worked to be in this position.

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"There are fans who have been with the team throughout the whole season and experienced everything. It would be unfortunate, but I'm positive that it won't be the case."

Eze will be hoping to make an impact when England play Andorra in a qualifier at 5pm on Saturday. The Three Lions also face in a friendly at the City Ground on Tuesday.

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