Crystal Palace star Max Meyer has played down differences with manager Roy Hodgson and insists that he remains an important part of the Eagles squad.

Meyer joined Crystal Palace on a free transfer from Schalke in 2018, however has yet to make a big impact at Selhurst Park.

 



The German has struggled to earn more opportunities in the starting eleven and there are suggestions that Hodgson is not a big fan of him.

But Meyer has played down the speculation and insisted that he is happy at the club where he feels the support of his team-mates and the Crystal Palace supporters.
 


He conceded that he is not a regular in the team, but stressed that he remains a key part of the squad as if that was not the case, he would have been told to find a new club.



Asked about his relationship with Hodgson, Meyer told German broadcaster Sport1: “It is in the German media, and I am not interested.

“Everything changes in football every day, but I am totally solid at the club, and I have been well-received by the fans and the team.
 

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“Of course, I haven’t played every game, but I am an important part of the club. If that was not the case, those responsible would have said long ago that I should leave.”

Meyer will hope to get more opportunities in the second half of the season as he tries to make an impact at Crystal Palace.