Oliver Glasner has made it clear that he does not intend to keep Crystal Palace in the “status quo.”
In February, the 49-year-old took Roy Hodgson’s position at Selhurst Park, promising to provide the team goals following a challenging season under the former England manager.
Even though Hodgson’s first return to his childhood team had helped them escape the relegation struggle of the previous season, supporters expressed their dissatisfaction with their owners’ lack of desire prior to Glasner’s arrival this time around.
Since then, Glasner has managed the Eagles for three games; however, since taking the dugout in his debut game—a 3-0 victory over Burnley—he has not experienced a victory.
Palace hopes that the Austrian, who has won the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt, is the best contender for the position because of his passion, determination, and tactical acumen.
Before taking over for Hodgson, Glasner was connected to teams like Tottenham and West Ham. He has stated that he has high expectations for his tenure at Palace.
He told German publication Kicker, “I told the people in charge that if it’s okay for them to continue to finish 16th or 17th and not get relegated, then I’m the wrong manager for that.”
“I’m not interested in keeping things as they are. I want to grow something without confining it to a certain place.
“In the end, I don’t really care that much about winning this or that title. My personal satisfaction comes from seeing the happiness of others in and around the club. That is what endures. I want to be a manager because of this.
“Trophies tend to come last, they are nice, yes, but it’s the journey there that’s special. These moments, this feeling of happiness, that’s what drives me.”
Palace host Nottingham Forest on Saturday after the international break and currently sit in 14th place, eight points above the relegation zone.
