Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has openly admitted where his team\u2019s focus lies following their heavy defeat against AFC Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
Palace suffered a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth in their recent fixture. However, Glasner\u2019s post-match comments quickly shifted attention away from the result. The Austrian coach used a simple but striking comparison to explain his thinking.<\/p>\n
He said it is like having a friend\u2019s birthday just before your own wedding. The excitement, he noted, is naturally higher for the wedding. Glasner made it clear that this is how his squad is currently approaching their schedule.<\/p>\n
The Palace boss pointed directly to the upcoming UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final second leg. That match, set to take place on Thursday, is now the clear priority for the club.<\/p>\n
Glasner\u2019s comments suggest the Bournemouth game was not the main focus internally. Instead, squad management and energy conservation appear to have played a role in the performance.<\/p>\n
Despite the defeat, there is no sign of panic within the Palace camp. The manager\u2019s tone remained calm and direct. He indicated that the bigger objective lies in Europe, where the stakes are significantly higher.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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