Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira says he is happy with Jordan Ayew's fantastic work ethic but he needs to score goals to gain confidence.
Ayew is yet to score a goal for the Eagles this season, having played in 12 matches in all competitions which include 11 Premier League appearances.
He has only provided an assist so far, but Vieira believes that goals would make the former Marseille star regain his form.
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Ayew will face his former club Aston Villa at Selhurst Park this weekend, and he will be focused on ending the goal drought after his ‘fantastic’ work ethic in training.
"The only thing Jordan is missing at the moment is the goal to give him the confidence he needs,” Vieira told the club’s website. “Outside of that, his work ethic for the team is fantastic.
“When you’re making the squad you don’t just look at the goals, you look at the work ethic, the sacrifice they’re making.
"I’m happy with the way Jordan’s working at the moment but he needs to score those goals. The way he’s working for the team, he deserves to score goals."
Patrick Vieira in September for the first time spoke on Jordan Ayew's goal drought at the club.
According to the French gaffer, the Ghana striker is struggling the find the back of the net as a result of a lack of confidence.
Crystal Palace are 10th in the Premier League table and Christian Benteke joins Zaha with the most goals (four) so far this season.