Wednesday 9 August 2017 15:04, UK
Pape Souare hopes to be back in first-team contention imminently after returning to full training, having missed most of last season following a car crash.
The Senegal left-back had made just four appearances for the Eagles before he was involved in a two-car accident on the M4 near Heathrow Airport in September last year, leaving the player needing to be airlifted to hospital with a broken leg and jaw as well as other injuries.
After a lengthy rehabilitation he has now been able to rejoin his team-mates ahead of the new Premier League campaign, which starts at home to Huddersfield on Saturday.
Crystal Palace posted a video of the defender going through fitness drills and ball work at their Beckenham training ground.
"I heard you were looking for me. Feeling blessed to come back for my first training session with the 1st team @CPFC #Thereturn," Souare posted on his official Twitter account.
"I want to say thank you to all of you for your love and support on this journey! I read every msg and I hope to make u all happy soon."