Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has maintained his commitment to the club, stating that he is "100% committed" to seeing out the remainder of the season. The 51-year-old Austrian had previously expressed frustration with the manner in which key players were being sold by the club, but has now clarified his stance.
Glasner had been offered a new contract last summer, but declined, citing concerns over the sale of players. He was disappointed when Palace captain Marc Guehi was sold to Manchester City on the day before a Premier League fixture at Sunderland, and forward Eberechi Eze followed suit with a move to Arsenal at the start of the season.
However, Glasner has since had a lengthy meeting with chairman Steve Parish, during which they discussed the sale of Guehi and other issues. Glasner believes that he is still "100% committed" to Palace, and that he will give his best for the remainder of the season.
When questioned about his comments after the Sunderland game, in which he criticized the club's handling of player sales, Glasner acknowledged that his approach may not have been the most effective. However, he insisted that he was never attacking anyone personally, but rather expressing his own frustrations and concerns.
Glasner has also clarified that French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will be available for Palace's upcoming game against Chelsea, despite reports suggesting that he may leave the club during the transfer window. The manager believes that there is a price at which clubs are willing to sell players, but emphasized that every player has a different value.
Overall, Glasner's comments suggest that he remains committed to Palace and is determined to see out the remainder of the season with the club. However, his previous frustrations over player sales have highlighted the need for greater communication and cooperation between the manager and the club's hierarchy.
Glasner had been offered a new contract last summer, but declined, citing concerns over the sale of players. He was disappointed when Palace captain Marc Guehi was sold to Manchester City on the day before a Premier League fixture at Sunderland, and forward Eberechi Eze followed suit with a move to Arsenal at the start of the season.
However, Glasner has since had a lengthy meeting with chairman Steve Parish, during which they discussed the sale of Guehi and other issues. Glasner believes that he is still "100% committed" to Palace, and that he will give his best for the remainder of the season.
When questioned about his comments after the Sunderland game, in which he criticized the club's handling of player sales, Glasner acknowledged that his approach may not have been the most effective. However, he insisted that he was never attacking anyone personally, but rather expressing his own frustrations and concerns.
Glasner has also clarified that French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will be available for Palace's upcoming game against Chelsea, despite reports suggesting that he may leave the club during the transfer window. The manager believes that there is a price at which clubs are willing to sell players, but emphasized that every player has a different value.
Overall, Glasner's comments suggest that he remains committed to Palace and is determined to see out the remainder of the season with the club. However, his previous frustrations over player sales have highlighted the need for greater communication and cooperation between the manager and the club's hierarchy.