After Crystal Palace's 0-0 draw at home to Manchester United in the fifth round of the English Premier League, Crystal Palace manager Glasner gave an in-depth review of the match in an interview with Sky Sports and the Match of the Day program.
Glassner began by acknowledging the team's poor performance in the first half, noting that the team lacked energy and confidence and looked passive both in possession and without the ball. He singled out goalkeeper Dean Henderson for his key role, saying that he made several saves in the first half to help his team stay in the game.
Going into the second half, Glassner said the team made significant adjustments, switching to a 3-5-2 formation to strengthen the middle of the defense and push forward with a more direct style of play. These changes led to a more organized and gritty performance in the second half, creating several good chances to break through. Despite failing to win, Glasner believes that the team's performance in the second half is the form they need to be in to remain competitive against strong teams such as Manchester United.
Speaking about specific chances in the second half, Glasner cited a great save by United goalkeeper Onana, as well as a missed breakaway chance by Crystal Palace striker Eberec (Eze). He candidly stated that while three points may have been a bit of a luxury for his team, they did have chances to take the game.
Glasner was highly critical of the shutout performance. He believes that it was not just a result of tactical setup, but a reflection of the excellent play of the two goalkeepers - Dean Henderson and another unspecified goalkeeper - who were not specifically mentioned. Their brilliant saves preserved the clean sheet for the team.
