Oliver Glasner Addresses Resignation Rumors
Oliver Glasner, the manager of Crystal Palace, has denied any suggestions that he intended to resign due to Marc Guéhi‘s possible move to Liverpool. The England international was on the verge of transferring to Liverpool, but negotiations ultimately collapsed on the last day of the transfer window. Reports emerged indicating that Glasner had expressed displeasure over the potential transfer, leading to speculation about a rift with club chairman Steve Parish.
Glasner’s Response
Responding to these claims on Friday, Glasner firmly stated,
“I never threatened to leave the club, never. I didn’t need to make any threats.”
He emphasized the collaborative nature of his discussions with Parish, clarifying,
“There were no bad tensions between the chairman and myself. It was really just a discussion about sports, and he decided against the money in favor of Crystal Palace’s sporting perspective. Big credit to the chairman.”
Praising Marc Guéhi
Praising Guéhi, Glasner remarked on the defender’s professionalism, stating,
“It was clear for him that he adhered to his contract. It is credit to Marc that he never threatened to strike. He is a very honest person, which is why I was never concerned about this situation. He will be our captain as long as he’s here, because he’s just such a great player and personality.”
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead to their next match on Saturday against Sunderland, Glasner is set to lead his team, aiming to continue their unbeaten run in the Premier League. Additionally, summer recruit Yeremy Pino may be in line for his first starting appearance for the club after making his debut in a 3-0 victory against Aston Villa prior to the international break.
