Before injury struck against West Ham United on Tuesday night, Bakary Sako had been one of the revelations of the campaign as he made the most of his unexpected opportunity. Here he talks about the highs and lows of his season so far, as he hopes he has done enough to extend his stay in SE25.
From Paris to Palace: Bakary Sako’s steady climb to the Premier League
Bakary Sako’s journey to make his dreams become reality is one of football’s less documented tales, but an intriguing one all the same. Starting out in deepest, darkest France, he has played for big name clubs alongside big name players, but a steady climb through the divisions on both sides of the English Channel has finally seen his ambition achieved with the Eagles.