It was rumored that Crystal Palace and Oliver Glasner, the former manager of Eintracht Frankfurt, were “in talks” prior to the announcement of Roy Hodgson going down during training today. The 76-year-old manager was “rushed to the hospital,” but the team has since stated that he is “stable” and “undergoing tests” in the medical facility.
Assistants Paddy McCarthy and Ray Lewington are set to fill in for Hodgson as he recovers, and it is anticipated that Hodgson will not travel with the club to Everton on Monday night. In the past few weeks, the former England manager has come under heavy criticism due to the team’s dismal performance, which has seen them muster just four wings in 18 Premier League games.
A terrible run of injuries hasn’t helped the issue either, with important players like Marc Guehi, Michael Olise, and Eberechi Eze all needing treatment and missing games. Hodgson’s contract was set to expire this summer, but it’s now anticipated that the club may fire the manager sooner rather than later because of how difficult it’s becoming to keep things going.
Numerous names, including former Nottingham Forest player Steve Cooper and Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna, as well as Premier League superstars Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez, had been connected to the Crystal Palace position. But it seems like Glasner is the man the South London club has been waiting for
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In light of manager news, Oliver Glasner has already informed Crystal Palace supporters of what to anticipate. Reports state that Crystal Palace and the former Eintracht Frankfurt manager are “in talks.”
Bryant, Toby
Written by Toby Bryant
Posted on February 15, 2024, at 18:00 GMT
Updated at 18:00 GMT on February 15, 2024
There were rumors that Crystal Palace was “in talks” with
After the recent leadership transition devoid of a long-term strategy, Crystal Palace supporters will undoubtedly harbor optimism that the Austrian can guide the team to a prosperous new era at Selhurst Park. Although the club has not officially announced Glasner’s appointment or Hodgson’s departure, supporters may already be aware of what to anticipate from the overwhelming favorite.
After leaving his previous team, SV Reid, in 2015, Glasner started his managerial career there. In 2019, he moved to VfL Wolfsburg. While managing the Wolves, Glasner developed a team that alternated between a back three and a back four, maximizing the performance of striker Wout Weghorst, who scored 45 goals in 84 games.