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Glasner ‘100% committed’ to Palace after ‘thunderstorm’ meeting with chairman Parish

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Oliver Glasner is “100% committed” to Crystal Palace after he had a “thunderstorm meeting” with chairman Steve Parish.

After their defeat to Sunderland last time out, Glasner said he felt “abandoned” by the club following the exit of captain Marc Guehi, with the club yet to sign a replacement.

Only Burnley (13) are on a longer winless run in the Premier League than Palace (seven games), with the Eagles drawing two and losing five of their last seven outings. They last had a longer winless run between August and October 2024 (eight matches).

Ahead of their London derby against Chelsea, Glasner revealed that he had a meeting with Parish to realign their plans, but he harbours no regrets over his comments last weekend.

“I had a very long dinner with Steve this week and we talked about the situation not to sell Marc, again the timing and a possible replacement,” said Glasner.

“I wanted to explain and it was a very good talk for both of us but nothing changed what I said at the press conference before the Sunderland match when I said I will give my best for a great season and Steve and me are still 100% committed.

“It was a thunderstorm but after a thunderstorm the sun is shining and it started when we started to train again. We had a very great week in training, great spirit and of course it lifted the mood that [Daniel] Munoz and [Ismaila] Sarr came back.

“No, I don't regret [what I said]. Do I think it was the best way? No I don't think so but that's Oliver Glasner. I've always told you that's Oliver Glasner.

“It's a part of what we achieved together that I'm emotional. It helps to create spirit, togetherness and belief, sometimes it's not the best possible way but that's me. I don't say I'm perfect, I would like to be. I never attacked anyone personally, I just explained my feelings.”

Reports also emerged during the week that striker Jean-Phillipe Mateta had handed in a transfer request.

The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Serie A side Juventus in this window.

Although Glasner denied the reports of a transfer request, he reiterated that the forward could still leave for the right price.

“[It’s] Very clear. He didn't hand in a transfer request and we have no bid received right now. That's the situation,” added Glasner.

“I'll repeat what I said two weeks ago – [for] every player there is a price where a club say okay.

“Evaluating the whole situation - age, contract, duration and a price where the club says 'okay we agree a deal' but no bid has come in and he hasn't handed in a transfer request and he will play Sunday.”