Oliver Glasner believes Crystal Palace are already driven to win the Conference League without needing extra incentives. Facing Strasbourg on Thursday, Palace are currently ninth in the standings, trailing
their French opponents by a point and two places. Opta's supercomputer gives Palace a 55.5% chance of winning. Glasner stated, "We always want to win and I think we don't need an extra motivation. "
"It's the first time in the club's history we play European football and this is motivation enough," Glasner added. "We enter every single competition to win it and have huge respect for every opposition, so the first goal is to win tomorrow, that's the most important thing. "
The upcoming match will see fifth place in Ligue 1 host fifth place in the Premier League. Glasner, who led Palace to an FA Cup victory last season, has praised Liam Rosenior's achievements at Strasbourg. He noted their impressive style of play, which mirrors Palace's 3-4-3 formation.
Glasner remarked on Strasbourg's dynamic approach: "They play fantastic football, they play a similar shape to what we play, 3-4-3, very similar patterns, and I like the intensity. " He acknowledged their high-intensity gameplay and effective use of young talent alongside experienced players like Ben Chilwell.
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Glasner was informed about Strasbourg's intense running off the ball in France, which he confirmed after reviewing video footage. He commended Rosenior for his excellent management skills at Strasbourg.
As Crystal Palace prepare for this significant encounter in European football, they aim to continue their successful run under Glasner's leadership. The team remains focused on achieving victory against a well-prepared Strasbourg side.
