Oliver Glasner, the newly-appointed manager of Crystal Palace, is all poised to embark on his journey of instilling an enthusiastic philosophy centred around the joy of scoring goals with the club.<\/p>\n
Glasner \u2013 who has an impressive track record including a Europa League victory with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022 \u2013 steps into his role with a fresh tactical mindset, with his aggressive approach making a clear line of demarcation from the pragmatic strategy adopted by his predecessor and former England boss, Roy Hodgson.<\/p>\n
Glasner\u2019s first address to the fans encapsulated his ethos that is as simple as it is delightfully profound: \u201cThe philosophy is easy; it is scoring goals.\u201d<\/p>\n
His primary emphasis is on the innate desire for goal-scoring that resonates within every player from the young formative years, a sentiment that resides in the heart of the football community.<\/p>\n
Going beyond just attacking football, Glasner\u2019s approach also focuses on rejuvenating the team\u2019s spirit. \u201cThe fans want to see us fighting and playing together to score a goal,\u201d he commented, underlining the importance of teamwork and collective effort.<\/p>\n
This is a tactical shift going beyond mere strategies, in essence a philosophy deeply-rooted in the joy of football, while promising a more engaging and dynamic style of play at Selhurst Park.<\/p>\n
While Glasner\u2019s primary focus never deviates from goal-scoring, he also acknowledges the significance of a well-rounded game plan, as he spoke about considering defensive strategies, whether it involves a high press or a low block, while maintaining that the core of his philosophy lies in scoring goals.<\/p>\n
Glasner\u2019s balanced approach indicates his understanding of the game\u2019s intricacies and his ability to adapt as a coach.<\/p>\n
Forward-looking with his statements, Glasner expressed confidence in the team\u2019s potential for improvement and success, saying: \u201cIt\u2019s not a sprint or a marathon but maybe [a 5k] or something like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
This analogy is his reflection on the journey ahead, with an optimism hopefully boding well not just for the team\u2019s performance but also for the individual development of each player.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"