Crystal Palace Slump into Crisis after Macclesfield Defeat
A humiliating FA Cup exit at the hands of part-time opponents Macclesfield has left Crystal Palace's manager Oliver Glasner and his team at a crossroads. The 10th goal from a set piece Palace have conceded in their last 12 games, highlights the squad's weakness on this front, as it was once again exposed by John Rooney's side.
The latest defeat has reignited uncertainty over Glasner's future at the club. He declined to sign a lucrative new deal in the summer and challenged the owners to match his ambitions - a challenge they failed to do despite keeping hold of Guéhi at the last minute of the transfer window. This lack of backing may have contributed to Palace's slide into crisis, which has been marked by nine games without a win in all competitions.
Glasner's decision-making has also come under scrutiny, particularly with regards to his tactics and player selection. The French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was left at home due to concerns over the pitch at Moss Rose, but this call only served to backfire spectacularly as Palace were exposed by Macclesfield.
With Eddie Nketiah missing with injury, the decision to leave Christantus Uche on the bench has also been questioned. The Nigerian forward signed on loan from Getafe has struggled in his first game for the club and may require a chance to prove himself soon.
The lack of investment in the team has been particularly evident in recent weeks. The summer signing of Brennan Johnson from Spurs has been slow to gel, and Yeremy Pino's flashes of talent have not been enough to compensate for the squad's overall weakness.
As Palace look to rebuild their season, Glasner will face significant pressure to deliver results. However, with work set to start on a new main stand costing over £150m, the question remains as to whether his future at the club is secure.
A humiliating FA Cup exit at the hands of part-time opponents Macclesfield has left Crystal Palace's manager Oliver Glasner and his team at a crossroads. The 10th goal from a set piece Palace have conceded in their last 12 games, highlights the squad's weakness on this front, as it was once again exposed by John Rooney's side.
The latest defeat has reignited uncertainty over Glasner's future at the club. He declined to sign a lucrative new deal in the summer and challenged the owners to match his ambitions - a challenge they failed to do despite keeping hold of Guéhi at the last minute of the transfer window. This lack of backing may have contributed to Palace's slide into crisis, which has been marked by nine games without a win in all competitions.
Glasner's decision-making has also come under scrutiny, particularly with regards to his tactics and player selection. The French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was left at home due to concerns over the pitch at Moss Rose, but this call only served to backfire spectacularly as Palace were exposed by Macclesfield.
With Eddie Nketiah missing with injury, the decision to leave Christantus Uche on the bench has also been questioned. The Nigerian forward signed on loan from Getafe has struggled in his first game for the club and may require a chance to prove himself soon.
The lack of investment in the team has been particularly evident in recent weeks. The summer signing of Brennan Johnson from Spurs has been slow to gel, and Yeremy Pino's flashes of talent have not been enough to compensate for the squad's overall weakness.
As Palace look to rebuild their season, Glasner will face significant pressure to deliver results. However, with work set to start on a new main stand costing over £150m, the question remains as to whether his future at the club is secure.
. Can't they just focus on discussing the actual game instead of the drama and politics behind it? Like, what's with all the speculation about Glasner's job security? It's not like we're qualified to make decisions for his career. And can someone please explain why Brennan Johnson is still getting playing time despite being so ineffective 
. And another thing, what's up with the lack of updates on the Crystal Palace wiki page 
? I swear it's been ages since anyone bothered to edit it...
they really need to sort out that set piece defending ASAP 
️ it's just not good enough for a team in their position. I think Glasner needs some fresh ideas on tactics and player selection, maybe bring in some experienced coaches or scout new talent? 
the lack of investment is showing and it's affecting the whole team. They need to rebuild and get back to winning ways, can't see how they'll do it with the squad they've got 
. glasner needs to sort out that set piece defense ASAP or he's gonna get sacked for sure 
. the owners need to step up their game, invest in some decent squad depth or they'll be crying themselves to sleep at night 
. this whole thing is a mess 
i mean what were palace thinking leaving mateta behind? didnt they think they could win with a 11 man squad 
and whats up with nketiah getting injured now? he's always been one of my faves 
also eddienktiah missing with injury and christianuchewill he get a chance to prove himself? 
we need a proper overhaul of the squad if palace want to avoid relegation
. Meanwhile, Macclesfield's value has actually increased by 20%! 
73% of Palace fans think Glasner should be given time to turn things around 
they've been through so much and it's hard to see their team struggling like this. I think Oliver Glasner needs to take a step back and re-evaluate his tactics, it's clear that something's not working 
I'd love to see them invest in some defensive signings this transfer window, just to stabilize things a bit. It's also gotta be tough on Eddie Nketiah with him missing out due to injury 
and Christantus Uche not getting his chances. Come on Palace, sort this mess out! 
And then Glasner challenges them to match his ambitions and... nothing happens. That's not a good look for the club! 
I mean, I love watching Palace play, but right now they're just not delivering. Maybe it's time for a change at the top? 
... let's get some new blood in the squad & see if we can turn this season around 
Crystal Palace needs some serious reinforcements ASAP... Glasner is in a tough spot but needs to get those tactics right and pick the right players 
. They need to sign some decent players who can actually defend and create chances, not just sit back and wait for an opponent to score against them 
. Until then, I think Glasner's time at the club is numbered 
It's not just about Glasner, it's about the owners too - they should've backed him with a decent contract and some quality signings, but nope, they're too busy building a new main stand 
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. I'm not buying that the owners didn't back him enough - come on, they paid £150m for a new stand but can't be bothered to put decent players in the team? 
. The fans are going crazy and I don't blame them 
they need to give the new players some chances to prove themselves and i hope brendan johnson starts to gel with the team soon