LONDON, United Kingdom — Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner launched a scathing critique against the club’s board following a 2-1 defeat to Sunderland on Saturday, marking the Eagles’ tenth consecutive winless match. The Austrian manager expressed profound frustration with the leadership’s transfer policy, claiming his squad has been left undermanned and unsupported.
Glasner, who confirmed his impending departure at season’s end on Friday, faced the latest setback without captain Marc Guehi, who is finalizing a move to Manchester City. This development follows the August sale of playmaker Eberechi Eze to Arsenal and ongoing speculation regarding star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta’s potential transfer to Juventus before January’s window closes.
The manager’s tenure reached its zenith last season when he guided Palace to their historic first major trophy by clinching the FA Cup. However, the team’s title defense ended humiliatingly last weekend with elimination by sixth-tier Macclesfield.
Palace’s performances have noticeably deteriorated in recent weeks, with players appearing physically drained after competing in 34 matches across four competitions this season. Glasner vehemently defended his squad’s effort while directing criticism toward the hierarchy for failing to provide adequate reinforcements.
“I feel we are being abandoned completely,” Glasner told the BBC post-match. “I can’t blame any player—they’ve given everything for weeks and months. With only 12 or 13 available squad members, we feel absolutely no support.”
The manager particularly condemned the timing of Guehi’s departure: “Selling our captain one day before a Premier League match shows zero understanding. This was our first full training week since September, and they undermine our preparation completely.”
Despite the current turmoil, the 51-year-old tactician remains highly regarded, with reported interest from Premier League giants Manchester United and Tottenham for next season.