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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Duncan Bech

Oliver Glasner shares bizarre analogy as he seeks fairytale ending at Crystal Palace

  • Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has urged his team to focus on securing a place in the Conference League final, despite his impending departure at the end of the season.
  • Palace hold a 3-1 advantage over Shakhtar Donetsk after the first leg of their semi-final, with the return match scheduled for Selhurst Park.
  • Glasner, who led Palace to an FA Cup triumph last season, views a potential Conference League victory as a chance to “write history again” for the club.
  • He emphasised that winning the trophy would bring European football back to Selhurst Park next year, encouraging players to “taste the honey” of success.
  • While Will Hughes returns from illness, Evann Guessand and Borna Sosa remain unavailable for the crucial second leg, which Glasner expects to be challenging despite their lead.

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