Crystal Palace manager Glasner admitted: "It was a game we shouldn't have lost."
2025-11-28 02:56
In the UEFA Europa League group stage, Crystal Palace suffered a defeat after taking the lead but were overtaken by Strasbourg, marking their second loss in European competition this season.
After the match, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner stated that it was an unnecessary defeat and pointed out that the team's inability to take the initiative at crucial moments was the core reason for the loss.
The match started well, with Tyreke Mitchell scoring a low shot in the first half to give his team the lead. The team subsequently had several golden opportunities to extend their lead. However, missing several scoring chances prevented Crystal Palace from building an advantage, allowing their opponents to score twice on quick counter-attacks.
In an interview, Glasner said: "It was a tough and unnecessary loss. We didn't close out the game when we should have, and this has happened far too many times this season. You can't rely on clean sheets to win forever, and today we were punished for missing all those clear chances."
“We were leading 1-0, and it should have been 2-0 just 30 seconds later. If that ball had gone in, the momentum of the game would have been completely different. We have to take responsibility for failing to control the tempo of the game.”
"Losing is acceptable when your opponent is stronger and creates more opportunities. But we shouldn't have lost today because we let our chances slip away. Such mistakes are unacceptable on the international stage."
Despite the bitter result, Glasner expressed his sincere gratitude to the away fans who traveled to support the team. He said the atmosphere was incredibly powerful: "The atmosphere in the stadium was fantastic, our fans were very loud. Thank you so much for their support all the way."
