Crystal Palace's FA Cup hopes were left in tatters as they suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of non-league side Macclesfield. Manager Oliver Glasner was visibly dismayed by the result, admitting he had "no explanation" for the team's woeful performance.
Just 238 days since Palace lifted their first major trophy, a win over Arsenal at Wembley, Guéhi and captain Joel Ward are facing an increasingly difficult situation. The team's recent run of nine games without a victory has exposed the squad's fragility, with injuries to Daniel Muñoz and Daichi Kamada having significantly weakened the side.
The departure of England international Adam Wharton from the starting lineup, along with Guéhi himself who is feeling the effects of playing 34 games in an exhaustive season, has raised concerns about Palace's long-term prospects. The team's lackluster display against Macclesfield was a stark reminder that their club-record 19-match unbeaten streak now feels like a distant memory.
Glasner's decision not to sign a lucrative new deal and his reluctance to deploy Christantus Uche, the Nigerian forward signed on loan from Getafe, have further eroded confidence in the manager. The departure of Jean-Philippe Mateta due to concerns over the pitch at Moss Rose backfired spectacularly as Eddie Nketiah missed out with injury.
As Palace struggle to find their footing, questions are being raised about Glasner's future at the club. A significant mid-season investment, including a new central midfielder and bolstering of the squad, may be needed to revive the team's fortunes. However, with work on a £150m main stand project set to begin soon, it remains to be seen if this will be enough to persuade Glasner to stick around.
The loss has left Palace fans reeling, recalling only one instance where a non-league side knocked out the FA Cup holders in January 1909. As tensions build and doubts surround Glasner's tenure, Manchester United – or any other potential suitors – will have taken little heed of the embarrassing defeat that has seen Palace fall to a sixth-tier opponent.
Just 238 days since Palace lifted their first major trophy, a win over Arsenal at Wembley, Guéhi and captain Joel Ward are facing an increasingly difficult situation. The team's recent run of nine games without a victory has exposed the squad's fragility, with injuries to Daniel Muñoz and Daichi Kamada having significantly weakened the side.
The departure of England international Adam Wharton from the starting lineup, along with Guéhi himself who is feeling the effects of playing 34 games in an exhaustive season, has raised concerns about Palace's long-term prospects. The team's lackluster display against Macclesfield was a stark reminder that their club-record 19-match unbeaten streak now feels like a distant memory.
Glasner's decision not to sign a lucrative new deal and his reluctance to deploy Christantus Uche, the Nigerian forward signed on loan from Getafe, have further eroded confidence in the manager. The departure of Jean-Philippe Mateta due to concerns over the pitch at Moss Rose backfired spectacularly as Eddie Nketiah missed out with injury.
As Palace struggle to find their footing, questions are being raised about Glasner's future at the club. A significant mid-season investment, including a new central midfielder and bolstering of the squad, may be needed to revive the team's fortunes. However, with work on a £150m main stand project set to begin soon, it remains to be seen if this will be enough to persuade Glasner to stick around.
The loss has left Palace fans reeling, recalling only one instance where a non-league side knocked out the FA Cup holders in January 1909. As tensions build and doubts surround Glasner's tenure, Manchester United – or any other potential suitors – will have taken little heed of the embarrassing defeat that has seen Palace fall to a sixth-tier opponent.
. They're struggling big time and it's not just the injuries, it's their squad depth too 
. Signing Adam Wharton in the first place was a bad idea, I mean who replaces England internationals with loan signings? 
The fans are gonna be stuck with a manager who can't make any good decisions and now they're questioning whether he'll stick around after they spend 150m on a new stand 
. And of course, Palace fans got rocked by a non-league side, that's just embarrassing 
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they got DESTROYED by macclesfield lol what's goin on with gglasner?? he cant even explain why his team is so bad right now 
i wanna see some serious changes in this squad ASAP 
a new manager, maybe some fresh players... anything to get palace back on track 
glasner needs to step up his game or else we might see him walking out the door 
with all these injuries and lackluster performances, it's time for some serious squad overhaul 
but until then, we're stuck watching this train wreck unfold 
. nine games without a win is crazy talk! and now they're struggling with injuries again... it's like the same old story 
daichi kamada & daniel munoz are out right now & it's affecting the whole team 
plus guéhi is playing non stop & it's taking a toll on him 
i think oliver glasner needs 2 step up his game or they'll b out of the cup by easter 
and honestly, if palace dont get some major reinforcements soon, im not sure how long glasner can keep his job 
️. The departure of Adam Wharton and Guéhi, combined with injuries to Muñoz and Kamada, has exposed a significant weakness in the team's structure 
️, it remains uncertain whether this will be enough to persuade Glasner to stick around.
. However, with Palace fans already reeling from the embarrassing defeat, it's unclear what changes would convince Glasner to commit long-term to the club 
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Oliver Glasner needs a serious shake-up, maybe some new blood and a fresh approach would do him good 
They've been in such a good run just 238 days ago, winning the FA Cup final... now they're struggling to even get wins. I'm really worried about the squad, injuries are piling up 
... signing Christantus Uche without even giving him a chance? Not signing a new deal to keep the squad stable? It just doesn't add up. And now, people are talking about whether he should stay or go... it's like the club is stuck in limbo 
️. We need some serious investment, ASAP 
they really need to sort out their squad ASAP and get some decent signings in 
palace is in shambles right now 
they need a new midfield player stat 
and some decent signings before it gets any worse 
. They really need to get some new players in ASAP or else it'll be another long season without any major wins 
! Maybe signing that Nigerian forward Christantus Uche could make a difference? 
. And what's with all these injuries? It's like they're playing on one leg over here 
! We need some serious mid-season investment or a major overhaul of the squad #CrystalPalaceRevamp #GlasnersFuture
pal was saying maybe selling guéhi, he's getting old 
but what can u do, they just got smashed by macclesfield 
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