Oliver Glasner sent a clear message after Crystal Palace's victory against Aston Villa: His team could not lose captain Marc Guehi, despite Liverpool, he was speeding up in this cult deal.
Coach Glasner: “Crystal Palace must be kept with Marc Guhi”
In the match at Villa Park Sunday night, Marc Guhi not only played with the captain's armband but also directly scored with a beautiful swirling shot, contributing greatly to Palace's victory. One day earlier, Liverpool made a proposal to improve the value of £ 35 million and a 10% resale term. However, the Palace side only accepted 35 million plus 5 million pounds and accompanied by conditions must have a replacement immediately.
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| Coach Glasner: “Crystal Palace must be kept with Marc Guhi” |
But coach Glasner did not hesitate to express his views in the press conference after the match: “There is no agreement at all. He is our player, and the contract, and we have the right to decide. The only person who has the last voice about Marc is gone or not is the president. Fans deserve to see the best players wearing Palace. If not for sale, Marc will accept, because he loves this team and this collective.”
The Austrian army emphasized: “We have to keep Guehi if we want to have a successful season. We have started great: 6 unbeaten matches, win the Community Shield, then win tickets to the Conference League group stage. I told the players that, to turn the start well into a perfect start, we need to win at Villa Park, and they have done it. But that's just the first step. Being able to kick Premier League. The current defense is the foundation of Palace, and Marc is not just a small part, he is our captain.
Glasner claimed to have said the viewpoint to the Board of Directors: “The future of Crystal Palace and the target of the whole season depends on keeping Marc. We only sell if they find a worthy replacement. If not, the answer is very clear: Must hold him back.”
During the negotiation process, the name Joe Gomez was once mentioned as an exchange plan. However, Liverpool was determined not to let the 28 -year -old center -back left, both in loan and sold. Gomez even appeared in Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Arsenal on the same day.
Meanwhile, Palace still considers Chelsea's Disasi Axel as a backup option. But with what Guehi showed and determined to keep Glasner's troops, it can be seen that Crystal Palace is ready to do everything to hold the rock on the defense, despite the pressure from Liverpool.