LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Tyrick Mitchell of Crystal Palace during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC at Selhurst Park on February 12, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty Images)
Oliver Glasner says nine duel-winning Crystal Palace star was “fantastic” against Newcastle.
Crystal Palace were the better side in a 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Saturday afternoon as Daniel Munoz’s late goal salvaged a point.
For a second week running Oliver Glasner watched his Eagles play out a 1-1 draw with a team who would have seen Crystal Palace as a winnable game.
Additionally, for the second week running, Glasner will have been disappointed to only pick up a draw considering his side were the better side.
Daniel Munoz was the standout performer for Palace, with his goal the deciding moment in a game which saw Newcastle manage just one shot.The goal caused chaotic scenes at Selhurst Park as Glasner joined in the celebrations. After such a huge point for the Eagles, Glasner has been talking with the press.
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Following the win, Glasner was ecstatic as to be expected and discussed his reasoning for withdrawing Eberechi Eze, along with praising multiple players.
Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United looks to control the ball whilst under pressure from Jefferson Lerma of Crystal Palace during the Premier Leagu…
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As quoted by the South London press, Glasner admitted the initial plan was not to take off Eze.
“It was not his plan, but I was always thinking about it,” said Glasner.
“I mentioned that we have to manage [his injury] – it’s the same with Eddie Nketiah.
“The first sub was Justin [Devenny], who I thought did very well. Eddie needed just 15 or 20 minutes today after his quick return.”
Continuing, Glasner discussed how Jefferson Lerma performed in his first start for weeks.
“It was what we needed. It was Jefferson Lerma’s first start today, many weeks after his injury – he was fantastic today.
Lerma was back to his best, which will be a delight for Glasner who has struggled to get his midfield working this season.
With Adam Wharton still out due to injury, the return to form of Lerma could be a deciding factor over the next few weeks if the Eagles are to get back into some form.
Now out of the relegation zone the Eagles will hope this draw was a turning point in the season – and all signs suggest this is the case.
