Crystal Palace's woes show no signs of abating as their season continues to spiral out of control, with the departure of Austrian manager Oliver Glasner set to compound one of the worst weeks in the club's history. Eight months since leading the side to an FA Cup triumph over Manchester City, Glasner had always been a divisive figure, and his bombshell announcement that he will leave Selhurst Park at the end of the season comes as no surprise.
Glasner's frustration with Palace's failure to reinvest the record fee received from Arsenal for Eberechi Eze was clear during their debut campaign in Europe. Despite reaching 19 matches unbeaten, the manager urged the club not to become "one-hit wonders" and insisted he was committed to Palace. However, his criticism of the lack of activity in the squad, particularly regarding Marc Guéhi's transfer to Manchester City, suggests a deeper issue with the club's direction.
Guéhi's move to City has left Palace reeling, with doubts over several other players' futures. Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly wanted by Juventus, while Adam Wharton and Daniel Muñoz are coveted by bigger clubs. The Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada's injury-plagued season has also raised questions about his future at the club.
Now that Glasner is leaving, the real question is who will replace him? Palace have looked at Getafe's José Bordalás and Rayo Vallecano's Iñigo Pérez as potential successors, although Ipswich's Kieran McKenna remains a contender. Brendan Rodgers could also be in the frame, despite taking over at Al-Qadsiah last month.
Glasner's track record has shown that he can get results, but Palace's lack of investment and resources have made it difficult for him to succeed. His departure raises concerns about the club's ability to sustain a European campaign and satisfy their ambitious manager.
As Glasner looks to move on to his next challenge, one place in particular stands out: Manchester United. Despite a tumultuous tenure under him, the former Palace boss has already made an impact at Old Trafford and will relish the opportunity to test himself at the biggest club in England. However, for Palace fans, the news of Glasner's departure is just another blow in what has been one of the worst weeks in the club's history.
Glasner's frustration with Palace's failure to reinvest the record fee received from Arsenal for Eberechi Eze was clear during their debut campaign in Europe. Despite reaching 19 matches unbeaten, the manager urged the club not to become "one-hit wonders" and insisted he was committed to Palace. However, his criticism of the lack of activity in the squad, particularly regarding Marc Guéhi's transfer to Manchester City, suggests a deeper issue with the club's direction.
Guéhi's move to City has left Palace reeling, with doubts over several other players' futures. Jean-Philippe Mateta is reportedly wanted by Juventus, while Adam Wharton and Daniel Muñoz are coveted by bigger clubs. The Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada's injury-plagued season has also raised questions about his future at the club.
Now that Glasner is leaving, the real question is who will replace him? Palace have looked at Getafe's José Bordalás and Rayo Vallecano's Iñigo Pérez as potential successors, although Ipswich's Kieran McKenna remains a contender. Brendan Rodgers could also be in the frame, despite taking over at Al-Qadsiah last month.
Glasner's track record has shown that he can get results, but Palace's lack of investment and resources have made it difficult for him to succeed. His departure raises concerns about the club's ability to sustain a European campaign and satisfy their ambitious manager.
As Glasner looks to move on to his next challenge, one place in particular stands out: Manchester United. Despite a tumultuous tenure under him, the former Palace boss has already made an impact at Old Trafford and will relish the opportunity to test himself at the biggest club in England. However, for Palace fans, the news of Glasner's departure is just another blow in what has been one of the worst weeks in the club's history.