JEFFREY Schlupp says Crystal Palace are good to go ahead of the Premier League opener at Sheffield United this weekend.
The versatile Ghanian international was on target with a headed opener as the Eagles signed off pre-season with a 2-0 Selhurst triumph over French side Lyon on Saturday.
Schlupp believes the morale boosting win gives Palace the perfect platform going into a tricky first day fixture against the newly-promoted Blades.
He told cpfc.co.uk: “We knew it was going to be a good test.
“Out of all the pre-season games, this was the perfect one to prepare us for next week, the first game in the Premier League], so we got the win that we wanted and we’re ready for next week.
“Obviously we’re looking at stats and everyone’s come through the games really well.
“We’ve managed to get some good minutes into the legs – good games, good prep – and I think we’re all confident and ready to go next week.
“The game against Sevilla was really good. The actual performance was really good, positive.
“We took that into today. I thought we controlled today. We did as much as we needed to.
“We scored two goals, there could have been more.
“So again, it was good preparation for next week and we’re full of confidence. We’ll look forward to it.”
Saturday’s visit to Yorkshire could potentially see new signing Matheus Franca make his debut after penning a five-year deal in SE25 last week.
Palace saw off competition from Chelsea and Newcastle to land the 19-year-old Brazilian winger, who is seen as the ideal replacement for departing Eagles favourite Wilfried Zaha.
And Franca can’t wait to get started in England’s top flight once all the legal paperwork is completed and international clearance granted.
He said: “I’m very happy to be here. I hope I can bring good results for our supporters, for the other players and everybody else in the team.
“I’m very excited for my first game here at my new home, giving my best for my new team.
“I hope all the supporters are happy with me coming here. I bet it is going to be good for all of us.”
