Crystal Palace’s stalwart in defense, Sam Johnstone, finds himself in a precarious situation as his season hangs in the balance due to an elbow injury sustained while representing his national team. The goalkeeper awaits a specialist’s assessment on Monday, with the outcome carrying significant implications for both his club and country.
Following this unfortunate setback, Crystal Palace’s newly appointed manager, Oliver Glasner, is confronted with a goalkeeper dilemma. The team’s first choice shot-stopper, Johnstone, is now in a race against time to recover fitness ahead of the European Championship, where he was expected to feature for England as a dependable backup to Jordan Pickford.
Glasner, who took charge of Palace in February, has made it clear that he is not content with maintaining the status quo at the club. Despite Palace’s initial improvement under former manager Roy Hodgson, fans voiced their discontent about the lack of ambition from the club’s owners before Glasner’s arrival.
Since assuming his role, Glasner has overseen three matches without securing a victory since their initial triumph against Burnley. However, Palace remains optimistic about Glasner’s impact, as his drive, intensity, and tactical acumen are seen as valuable assets for the club. With a successful stint at Eintracht Frankfurt, where he won the Europa League, Glasner brings a winning pedigree to Selhurst Park.
Having been linked with managerial positions at top clubs like Tottenham and West Ham before joining Palace, Glasner has expressed his ambitious vision for the team. He emphasized that he is not content with mere survival in the Premier League, indicating a desire to elevate Palace to higher levels of success during his tenure.
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