Crystal Palace are hit with big blow after new recruit Loic Remy has been ruled out for two months due to a thigh injury

The French striker joined Alan Pardew's side in a £3million season-long loan after Chelsea made it clear he can leave

By Dylan Legrand

8th September 2016, 4:22 pm

Updated: 8th September 2016, 5:00 pm

CRYSTAL PALACE endure big Premier League blow as new striker Loic Remy is ruled out for two months.

Remy, 29, picked up a thigh injury in a recent training session and is out until November.

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Remy hopes to play reguarly with Palace – Credit: CPFC

Remy will have to wait until the end of the year to play – Credit: CPFC

The French striker joined Alan Pardew’s side in a £3million season-long loan after Chelsea made it clear he can play for another club this season.

And with the summer arrival of Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi, Remy fell further in the choice order at Stamford Bridge.

Remy only started in three Premier League games during the 2015-16 season after being hit by a series of injury problems.

Palace are left with new £30-singing Christian Benteke as Pardew’s only striking option for Saturday’s away fixture at Middlesbrough.

Remy is unlikely to find playing time with Chelsea

So far Palace have earned just one point this season from their opening three Premier League games.