Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has been hospitalized after falling ill during a training session, the club announced. The 76-year-old former England coach is currently undergoing tests to determine the cause of his illness. While there has been speculation about Hodgson's potential sacking, the focus is currently on his health and recovery.
In a statement, Crystal Palace confirmed the news and assured fans that Hodgson is in stable condition. They also expressed their well wishes for a speedy recovery. The club did not comment on the rumors surrounding Hodgson's future, leaving fans and pundits unsure about the next steps for the team.
Reports emerged indicating that Crystal Palace has held discussions with Oliver Glasner, the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss, about potentially replacing Hodgson. However, the club has refrained from confirming or denying these reports. Glasner, 49, has been out of work since leaving Eintracht Frankfurt at the end of last season and has been linked with the managerial position at Bayern Munich.
Hodgson, who is currently in his second spell as Crystal Palace manager, led the team from 2017 to 2021 before returning for the final 10 games of last season. He secured an 11th place finish for the team and agreed to stay on for the 2023-24 campaign. He recently celebrated his 200th game in charge of the club, but the team has struggled in recent weeks, losing 10 out of their past 16 Premier League matches.
It remains unclear how Crystal Palace will proceed with their managerial position given Hodgson's health situation. He was not expected to be in charge for the upcoming match against Everton, but the club has yet to announce their plans.
Meanwhile, all attention is focused on Hodgson's recovery and well-being. Fans and the wider football community are sending their best wishes to the experienced manager, hoping for a swift return to health.
