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Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has been speaking to the Belgian media following the 6-1 win over Cyprus.

The 28-year-old netted twice in that rout, with both finishes coming on his weaker left foot.

However, while Benteke looked like a man in form in that particular game, his double against Cyprus saw him score just half of what he has managed in his last 61 appearances for Palace - he has struggled tremendously over the course of the last two seasons.

In the current campaign, Roy Hodgson has decided to drop Benteke - who was once described as "unplayable" by Paul Lambert - in favour of Jordan Ayew, and the Belgian has now commented on what his future may hold.

What did he say?

Benteke told Belgian outlet La Derniere Heure: "I hope the Cyprus game will give me my confidence back and give me the chance to score for Palace. But I also have to think about the January transfer window. I will give it some thought and I'll see what can be done.

"It is important to have playing time for your club, but what you do on national duty is also important. I really want to play at Euro 2020. I work like a madman every day with that target in mind."

A Benteke exit would only further increase the need for a new striker

Even with Benteke currently at the club, Palace are seemingly keen on adding a new striker to their ranks.

The south Londoners are reportedly eyeing up Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard, as well as another attacker from a Scottish giants in Rangers hitman Alfredo Morelos.

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There has also been a report linking Palace with a move for Chelsea's out-of-favour frontman Olivier Giroud.

If the Eagles are so keen to add a new marksman to their ranks even with Benteke at the club, their desires will surely increase even more if the big Belgian departs Selhurst Park this January.

Hodgson has just Benteke, Jordan Ayew and the crocked Connor Wickham, the latter of whom can barely be considered a serious option anymore given his distinct lack of availability.

So, if Benteke left, you could argue that the former England manager will only have one viable striker on the books in SE25, which isn't really a fantastic situation for a Premier League side to be in.