Eberechi Eze looked as though he said his goodbyes to the Crystal Palace fans at Stamford Bridge after being denied what might have been the perfect farewell by a little-known rule.

England international playmaker Eberechi Eze continues to be linked with a summer move away from Crystal Palace and the Eagles' manager has now issued an update

Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi both started for Crystal Palace against Chelsea, despite rife speculation over their futures at the club.

Eberechi Eze saw a stunning free-kick controversially ruled out as Crystal Palace drew 0-0 at Stamford Bridge to open the Premier League season. Chelsea came into the tie off the back of a brief but encouraging pre-season campaign, where they beat both Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan, but could not carry that form into competitive play.

EBERECHI EZE and Marc Guehi both featured in Crystal Palace’s side for the Premier League opener at Chelsea today, which ended in a goalless draw, despite being linked with moves away.Reports had emerged on Saturday that Eze was set not to be involved at Stamford Bridge as talks continue with Tottenham over a move for the England midfielder.

Oliver Glasner has praised Eze's professionalism but offered no guarantees he would remain at the club beyond the September 1 deadline.

Eberechi Eze is now expected to start Crystal Palace’s first game of the Premier League season against Chelsea, after initial reports suggested the attacking midfielder would be left out amid ongoing interest from Tottenham Hotspur.

Crystal Palace fans are divided after spotting what star player Eberechi Eze immediately after the 0-0 draw with Chelsea. Off the back of beating Premier League champions Liverpool in the Community Shield, Crystal Palace travelled to Stamford Bridge on Sunday to face Club World Cup winners Chelsea.

Oliver Glasner poured cold water on suggestions Eberechi Eze was saying goodbye to Crystal Palace fans on Sunday. talkSPORT understands the midfielder is close to joining Tottenham from the FA Cup

Watch the early Eberechi Eze goal that was disallowed following a VAR check in Chelsea vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League.