Crystal Palace Play Their First Ever Europa League Game

Crystal Palace begin their first-ever UEFA Europa League campaign against Lech Poznań at Selhurst Park, with Pierre Sage describing the occasion as historic for the club. Palace enter the league phase looking to build on last season’s European experience and make another strong run in continental competition.

Sage says the night will only become truly historic if Crystal Palace can win, while Adam Wharton believes the squad should embrace the challenge and has no reason to put limits on how far Palace can go in the Europa League.

The Palace manager also discussed how his side have prepared for Lech Poznań, having studied their recent matches and their route through European qualifying. The focus, however, remains on improving Palace’s own performances and implementing Sage’s approach both in and out of possession.

The press conference also included updates on Ismaïla Sarr, Dean Henderson and Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of Crystal Palace’s Europa League opener.