Crystal Palace are struggling to make their presence known in the Premier League this season after their first seven outings in the top flight, and are currently on the edge of the relegation zone in 17th.

One of the contributing factors to their demise after last season's promising campaign could be losing Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher who lit up Selhurst Park with his star quality in the centre of the pitch.

He was electrifying in the capital last term, scoring eight goals and supplying five assists, numbers which are evidently incredibly hard to replace.

Despite having an entire transfer window this summer to replace the talented youngster in the heart of the team, Vieira and the powers at the club were unable to find a suitable successor.

However, Vieira may already have the solution to reviving his team in the midfield waiting in the youth academy, as David Ozoh is showing promising signs he could be the answer to the Frenchman's prayers over the season ahead.

The 17-year-old midfielder who was hailed "talented" by U18s manager Rob Quinn, penned his first professional contract with the club in August after rising through the ranks of the south London club's academy and is clearly in Vieira's thoughts as he was invited on the pre-season tour in Australia and Singapore this summer.

Ozoh has also been tipped to be considered for a spot in the senior team very soon by presenter Dan Cook when speaking on the HLTCO podcast last month:

“We may well see David Ozoh be thrown in at the deep end. I think he is someone who has shown a real upward mobility in the last year or so.

“He has been given chances to impress over on that tour of Singapore and Australia and done very well. And he is that combative and quite physically imposing presence, despite his tender age."

The rising star has tallied up 40 appearances across the U18s and U21s teams scoring three goals and delivering one assist so far since joining Palace at just eight years old. Thus, finally signing a professional contract at the club is no doubt a dream come true for the youngster and he will be hoping a first-team bow is inbound soon.

Over his two most recent appearances in the EFL Trophy, the central midfielder has given glimpses of his capabilities and talents, making four tackles, two interceptions and winning 5.5 duels per game, as well as tallying up an 85% pass completion rate.

With that being said, Vieira will surely be keeping a close eye on Ozoh as the season progresses, and although a more defensive asset in the centre of the pitch, he could be the dominating midfield presence Crystal Palace need in the absence of a certain Gallagher.