Monday 22 August 2016 10:59, UK
Christian Benteke is “not Lionel Messi” and must be given the right service, says defender Damien Delaney.
Alan Pardew's side have failed to score in their opening two league defeats to West Brom and Tottenham, as they continue to struggle to find the back of the net after managing just 39 league goals last season.
Benteke arrived at Selhurst Park from Liverpool on a four-year deal after failing to cement a regular starting spot under manager Jurgen Klopp.
"He'll [Benteke] bring a presence," defender Delaney said.
"He's a handful and we've got Connor Wickham as well so we have two very good centre forwards. Now it's time we stopped talking about things and started winning games.
"We're not signing Messi - he's a good player but he's not a player who is going to get the ball and make things happen."
Palace had just two shots on target in their 1-0 defeat against Spurs, and Delaney hoped the side would be more clinical in the final third, using the former Aston Villa player as a target man.
"We have to get some ammunition for him and get some crosses in the box and give him a supply," Delaney added.
"You can say we're not scoring goals but we're not creating a whole lot of chances which also comes back to the midfielders and defenders getting better service to the front players."
