Crystal Palace have reached the latter stages of European competition despite a period of internal transition at Selhurst Park. Manager Oliver Glasner is set to leave the club following disagreements regarding the summer recruitment strategy and recent results, according to The Guardian. The Austrian coach previously criticised the depth of the squad after key players departed during the last transfer window.
Midfielder Eberechi Eze and defender Marc Guehi both left the club in high-value deals, per Sky Sports. These exits followed the earlier departure of Michael Olise to Bayern Munich for £50m. Despite the loss of several core first-team members, the side has maintained its pursuit of silverware on the continent.
Supporters expressed frustration with recent league performances, but the club remains positioned to potentially secure its first major international trophy. The board has already begun the search for a successor to Glasner to lead the team next season, according to reports from The Athletic. The current campaign concludes with a focus on balancing domestic fixtures and the final rounds of European play.