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BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
'Very important for us to get back into the rhythm'
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says pre-season preparations are going "really well" and his team are "on track" following their 3-0 win over League Two side Crawley Town on Friday Mateta, Eberechi Eze and Daniel Munoz were all on the scoresheet as the Eagles made it two wins and two clean sheets from two pre-season fixtures."Pre-season is going really well," Glasner told Palace TV, external after the friendly. "The players are doing really well. They are being very ambitious and showing great work-ethic."I'm really pleased with the performance. The players did well, scored nice goals, created many chances and we got another clean sheet - so we are on track."It is very important for us to get back into the rhythm and into the pattern of how we want to play."All of the players are arriving on different days. Chris Richards will join us for the Austria camp because he played in the [Concacaf Gold Cup] final with the USA. Marc Guehi has a small injury but will train with us on Sunday. Eddie Nketiah is the same."We don't want to take any risks."The Eagles are heading out to Austria next week to continue their pre-season preparations and Glasner is looking forward to the squad "spending time together" after a lifting the FA Cup trophy and setting a club-record Premier League points tally last season."It's not like everybody goes on vacation and then after six or seven weeks you come back together and you snap your fingers and everything is back again," Glasner added. "You have to invest, work and spend time together - then the bond will be there again."Therefore it is good to have time together, have training sessions, have video meeting with the players - as a team and individually - and also enjoy the time."Unfortunately, the weather in London will be better than the weather in Austria, but no problem! We are looking forward to having a very intense week."
Yahoo
11-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Jean-Philippe Mateta emerges as top target for AC Milan
AC Milan have made Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta a top target this summer, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Following a disappointing season in Serie A, the Rossoneri are working on rebuilding their squad ahead of the new campaign. Advertisement The club has already been linked with several forwards, including Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface. However, Mateta has moved up their list. Milan have contacted the striker's representatives to explore the possibility of a move. Mateta would offer Milan something different Mateta's camp are pushing Palace to consider letting him leave this summer. The French striker enjoyed his best season in English football under Oliver Glasner last term. He finished the campaign with 17 goals and four assists across all competitions. Mateta has developed well with Palace. Glasner's system has given him the freedom to play to his strengths and improve his overall game. Advertisement The forward is renowned for his strength, ability to hold off defenders, and clever movement around the box. His finishing has also improved significantly. Milan are impressed with his progress and believe he could bring a new edge to their forward line. The Serie A giants are seriously exploring the chance to bring him to the San Siro. They think he can offer physical presence, goals and a different attack style. Although the deal is still in the early stages, Milan's interest is concrete. With the striker keen on a new challenge, and his camp putting pressure on Palace, the situation could develop quickly.
