Qudus SalihuIn a post-match press conference that has sent shockwaves through the Premier League, Oliver Glasner has dropped an “abandoned” bombshell following Crystal Palace’s demoralizing 2-1 defeat at the hands of Sunderland. On a night that saw the Eagles struggle for rhythm at the Stadium of Light, Glasner did not hold back, suggesting he has been left isolated in his efforts to steer the club through its current crisis.
The bombshell came when Glasner was asked about the lack of defensive reinforcements following the recent sale of Marc Guehi to Manchester City. Visibly frustrated, the Austrian tactician hinted at a disconnect with the club’s hierarchy, stating he felt “abandoned” in the final stages of the January transfer window. “I came here with a plan and a promise of support,” Glasner remarked to a stunned room of reporters. “To lose your captain and not have the tools to replace him… it feels like I am fighting this battle alone.”
The comments have ignited a firestorm among the Palace faithful, many of whom were already reeling from the Guehi departure. While rumors of a deal for Ben White continue to swirl, Glasner’s public admission of a lack of support suggests that the move may be further off than fans hoped. Supporters have taken to social media to voice their concern, with many “having their say” against the board. “If we lose Glasner because he wasn’t backed, it’s the biggest mistake in our history,” one fan wrote.
The timing of the outburst is particularly sensitive, given that Glasner is already confirmed to be departing Selhurst Park at the end of the season. However, his “abandoned” remark suggests that the relationship may be reaching a breaking point much sooner than anticipated. As Palace slides further down the table following the Sunderland loss, the club finds itself in a state of civil war. With the transfer deadline looming, the board must now decide whether to mend the bridge with their manager or risk a complete collapse of the season’s ambitions.
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