In this video
- Glasner watched their full game on Saturday and thought it was closer than the result. He said they like to play football, with many passes and good technical players, and his side respect them.
- The Croatian player beside Glasner said he has known the team for a long time, because Croatia's best player ever played there. He said they are used to playing football and want to play.
- Asked whether his side struggle against defensive teams, Glasner said he does not think these opponents will play very defensively. They press high, then defend with nine or 10 players around the box.
- Glasner said one player went off against Burnley with a hamstring injury and should miss about three weeks. Another had a setback in his rehab, and no player is back.
- The Croatian player said the team has had ups and downs in the league and in Europe. In a knockout tie, if you win you go through and if you lose you are out, and they need to be patient over the two games.
“No, we want to play football. We want to play to score goals. We want to play to attack.”
Crystal Palace vs Zrinjski Europa League knockout preparations are in full focus as manager Oliver Glasner explains how the Eagles are approaching their first-ever European two-legged tie.
Glasner confirms Crystal Palace have studied HŠK Zrinjski Mostar closely, highlighting their technical quality, high pressing, and tactical flexibility between a back four and back five. He warns that Zrinjski’s tight results in Europe show how competitive they are and stresses the importance of patience, structure, and aggressive counter-pressing.
The Palace boss also provides injury updates, confirming setbacks for key players while praising the squad’s intense week of preparation. With this being Palace’s first European campaign and their first knockout tie, Glasner makes it clear: the approach is always to win, never to settle.
Can Crystal Palace continue their historic European journey and go further into the competition?
