In a key match of the third round of the English Premier League (EPL) tonight, Crystal Palace drew 1-1 away from home against rivals Chelsea thanks to an outstanding team performance. In an interview with Sky Sports after the match, Crystal Palace manager Glasner spoke highly of his team's performance and elaborated on the key moments of the match.
Glasner began by congratulating the team, particularly praising the second half, which he described as a "very, very good" game. He highlighted the great goals scored by the team and emphasized that he was very happy with the point as a result of the team's excellent performance. Speaking about the difficulties faced by the team, Glassner revealed that 14 players in the first team were injured and new players arrived only a day before the game, which undoubtedly made it more difficult for the team to line up. However, it was in the face of such adversity that the players showed amazing unity and fighting spirit, making Glasner proud.
Speaking about Eze's goal, Glasner could not hide his joy. He said that Eze has shown great efficiency in scoring goals in the game, as long as the ball is sent to his feet, he can seize the opportunity. In three games, Eze has scored multiple goals and has become an important scoring point for the team's forward line. Glasner fully recognized Eze's ability and expects him to continue to contribute to the team in future matches.
Glasner expressed his opinion on the controversy over whether Hughes should have been sent off during the game. He felt that although Hughes was slightly slow, the level of foul was not serious and the referee's decision was justified. He revealed that he had considered substituting Hughes at halftime but ultimately decided to keep him on for a bit longer and was fortunate that the referee's decision didn't complicate the game further. Glasner said he would have liked to see a fair and equitable 11 v 11 match, rather than the pace of the game being interrupted by too many yellow and red cards.
