Crystal Palace ended their three-game losing streak; Glasner admitted this was very important.

2026-01-02 11:18

Crystal Palace ended their three-game losing streak; Glasner admitted this was very important.

Crystal Palace snapped their three-game losing streak with a home draw against Fulham, and manager Oliver Glasner gave an official interview.


Glasner believes this point is crucial for the team amidst the gloom of three consecutive league defeats, not only halting the downward trend but also demonstrating the team's resilience in extreme adversity.


Crystal Palace are in "survival mode." Glasner bluntly stated during the post-match analysis that the congested schedule and the ever-growing injury list have exhausted the team.


“Everyone can feel that the players are physically and mentally exhausted. Considering the current match schedule and available manpower, we are in a ‘survival mode’,” Glasner said.


In addition, Glasner highly praised goalkeeper Dean Henderson's incredible save in the final moments, and was also proud of the players' professionalism: "As long as we have the energy, our performance is fine. The players gave their all until the very last moment, which is why this point is so valuable to me."


This draw also marked the official end of Crystal Palace's first half of the 2025-26 Premier League season. After 19 rounds of matches, the team has accumulated 27 points. Glasner gave a positive assessment: "To be honest, this first half has been very challenging."


"Our current average points per game are 0.5 points higher than last year. If we can maintain this pace in the second half of the season, we will set a new club points record."


Glasna divides the first half of the season into two phases: an outstanding start that brought them close to the Champions League qualification zone; and now they are paying the price for a heavy European campaign and a wave of injuries.


Despite recent fluctuations in form, Glasner emphasized: "Except for the away game against Leeds United, we have maintained a very strong competitive edge in all matches. Considering that this is our first time participating in European competition and the serious injury situation, I think the team's progress is entirely on track."


With the start of the second half of the season, Crystal Palace will face three tough matches in the next nine days. Glasner promised that the team will continue to give its all to repay the fans.

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