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<p>Could Oliver Glasner be the best manager in Eagles history?</p>
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<p>Oliver Glasner has achieved remarkable success at Crystal Palace, arguably making him the club's greatest manager to date. The German tactician famously guided the Eagles to their first major trophy by triumphing over Manchester City in the FA Cup final last season. This monumental victory also marked the club’s debut in European competitions, further enhancing Glasner’s standing among fans and pundits alike.</p>
<p>However, their experience in the Europa Conference League has exposed shortcomings in the squad. While Palace’s starting lineup can compete with any Premier League team, there’s a noticeable lack of depth in key areas. The current team composition is not equipped to handle the demands of a busy schedule that European football entails, leading to Glasner’s growing frustrations.</p>
<h2>Concerns from Oliver Glasner</h2>
<p>Speculation surrounding Glasner's discontent with the club's transfer strategy has circulated since last summer. He held back his comments until after their 2-1 defeat against Manchester United, where he remarked on the lack of new signings: "I think it's now time to address it... We clearly missed the opportunity to improve the squad's depth over the summer."</p>
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He continued, “We were aware of the schedule, and we knew Ismaïla [Sarr] would be going to AFCON. Nothing came as a surprise, but personally, I feel that when it's your first time experiencing European football... we should invest rather than play it safe. We opted for caution, and now we are facing the consequences. We all hoped for a bit more support.”
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With eight matches scheduled in a congested December, the limitations of the squad will become increasingly apparent, emphasizing Glasner’s concerns. Palace made five senior signings in the summer, but only Yéremy Pino is a guaranteed starter, and only two clubs in the Premier League spent less than Palace did. The Eagles allocated €55 million for new players, with Fulham (€45 million) and Aston Villa (€31 million) spending even less. Analyzing their net expenditure over the three transfer windows since Glasner's hiring in February highlights the legitimacy of his worries.
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As shown in the graphic above, Palace's net spend of only €28 million ranks as the fourth lowest among current Premier League teams, with Bournemouth, Brentford, and Aston Villa spending even less. For further context, Palace's net spend is the 422nd highest of all English clubs on Transfermarkt (excluding youth teams). Having delivered a major trophy and secured European football for the first time in the club’s history, Glasner is understandably frustrated by the lack of support in the transfer market. With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, it seems improbable that he will extend his stay, especially since many clubs would be eager to acquire his services.
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