In the pre-match press conference of Crystal Palace against Leicester City in the fourth round of the Premier League, Crystal Palace manager Glasner gave a comprehensive summary of the team's current situation and an outlook on the new season. He first expressed his satisfaction with all the new recruits and emphasized the team's current excellent mental state.
Glasner said, "I am very pleased with all the new recruits, they are all very good players. The first full team practice is like a new beginning, we are all working hard to reorganize the team and are looking forward to future performances." His words reveal a positive attitude and confidence for the new season.
Speaking about new signing Nketiah, Glasner spoke highly of him: "Eddie (Nketiah) is a very intelligent player with great technique. In training, he works amazingly hard and he is always one of the players who runs the most. We have full confidence in his ability, mentality and quality, and believe he can help us find the most suitable playing style for the team."
Regarding the seven games at the end of last season, Glasner sees no point in looking back too much. He emphasized, "In the new season, we have to prove ourselves again. The past results and performances are history and we now have to focus on the game against Leicester City and try to get a good result."
In addition, Glasner made special mention of the return of veteran Ayew. He said, "I hope Ayew will get a big round of applause from the fans when he returns to the stadium. He has given a lot to Crystal Palace in the last six years and is a great player for the team. Of course, we want more than just applause, we want to win the game and the three points."
