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- The video opens as Glasner says a player has a serious hamstring injury and will be out for at least eight to 10 weeks. He said it came from how the player landed, and he usually never has muscle injuries.
- Glasner said no player will start both this game and the one at Leeds. With games every few days into January, he called anything else irresponsible, so two completely different teams will start.
- Asked whether talk about his contract is a distraction, Glasner said there is no time for it and he never thinks about his future right now. If a decision is taken, the players will hear it first.
- Asked if two academy centre-backs who trained with the squad could start, Glasner said perhaps. Asked for his advice to them, he said enjoy it, invite your family, and do not expect everything to be perfect.
- Asked when he will talk to the board about his future, Glasner said they talk, but not in detail right now. It will happen before 1 July, he said, because then his contract has ended.
- Glasner would not comment on reports linking Guéhi with Manchester City. Asked about January, he said he thinks the captain will stay until the end of the season, and he knows there is no offer right now.
- Asked by a Finnish reporter whether playing a club whose owner sits on UEFA's executive committee adds spice, Glasner said he never wants to be successful on the back of somebody else. That is the wrong mindset.
“…you find it hard, look for a different job. That's my advice.”
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner press conference ahead of their UEFA Conference League clash with KuPS Kuopio revealing key updates on injuries, squad rotations, and his future with the club.
Oliver Glasner confirmed a serious hamstring injury to a key player and explained how the congested festive fixture schedule is forcing him to rotate the squad heavily stating that no player will start both the KuPS Kuopio and Leeds matches.
He also clarified ongoing rumors about Marc Guéhi links to Manchester City, his own contract situation, and whether speculation is becoming a distraction.
Despite multiple competitions and a packed calendar, Glasner maintained his focus on progressing directly to the Conference League Round of 16, avoiding the extra playoff games in February. He also praised the growth of senior players like Will Hughes, reflected on the club’s togetherness, and encouraged academy debutants to enjoy their moment at Selhurst Park under the European lights.
Get all the updates on Crystal Palace’s European ambitions, injury status, and behind-the-scenes decisions from this in-depth press conference.
