After Crystal Palace's 1-2 away defeat to Sunderland in the 22nd round of the English Premier League, problems within the home side became apparent once again. Following the match, London manager Oliver Glasner made a harsh and open statement about the move of team captain and leader Mark Gehry to Manchester City.
Glasner noted that decisions at the club seem to be being made based on factors other than the team's interests. He assessed the situation as "lack of support" and "leaving the team to its fate."
- I feel that we have been completely abandoned to fate. We don't feel any help or support. The hardest part is that they sold our team's captain just one day before the Premier League match. I can't accept this," the coach said in an interview with BBC journalists.
According to him, this is not the first time for the team. Glasner noted that losing a leading player before the game would have the effect of "pulling out the team's heart."
- I usually didn't talk much and remained silent. But I can't stand it anymore, because I have to protect my players. This season, for the second time, our team is being demoralized. "It was like that with Eze last summer, and now Gexi is leaving," he said.
The coach's most painful point is the depth of the current squad. He said that the bench is mainly occupied by young players, which means there is a lack of experience and ready-made personnel in such pressing matches.
- What should I tell the players? I look at the reserve - there are young children sitting there. "That's why I'm very upset today," Glasner added.
Previously, there were reports that Mark Guehi was transferring to Manchester City for £26 million. If this agreement is officially confirmed, the issue for Crystal Palace is not just losing one player - it could be a direct blow to the team's internal support, leadership pillar, and psychological stability.
In short, the biggest question for "Pelas" fans in the current situation is: is the club strengthening the team for results or is it living only by market rules? Because a defeat on the field lasts only one day, but losing the leader just before the game is a long-lasting "pain."
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