Crystal Palace have a brand new man on the helm, however simply who’s Oliver Glasner?
The Austrian has taken the reins following the sudden departure of Roy Hodgson, who’s fortunately out of hospital after falling unwell throughout a current coaching session, and can now be tasked with steering Palace away from the rocks of relegation.
Glasner, 49, is not a lot of a family identify, however sifting by means of the pages of his managerial previous suggests to us he has the potential to make fairly an impression at Selhurst Park. Unlike his predecessor, Glasner is not one to mood his feelings. He’s a fiercely-driven (emphasis on fierce) coach who cites Jurgen Klopp as one in all his greatest influences.
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He started his managerial profession, like nearly each high-profile Austrian in trendy soccer, below the Red Bull banner. He labored for ex-Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick earlier than nabbing himself an assistant supervisor’s job at Red Bull Salzburg.
From there, he landed his first senior place, as head coach of Austrian outfit SV Ried, the place he’d spent practically 20 years as a participant, in 2014. Success there noticed Austrian giants LASK snap him up, and in 2019 he was appointed supervisor of Bundesliga membership Wolfsburg.
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At the top of his second season there he sealed a high 4 end, one thing the membership hadn’t achieved in six years. As destiny would have it, Wolfsburg pipped Eintracht Frankfurt to fourth spot by a single level, mere weeks after Frankfurt introduced that Glasner could be becoming a member of them in the summertime.
At Frankfurt, who coincidentally are often known as the Eagles, Glasner guided the membership to European glory for the primary time in 30 years by profitable the Europa League in 2022. They beat Rangers on penalties within the ultimate, having knocked out Real Betis, Barcelona and West Ham en route.
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Frankfurt narrowly misplaced the 2022 Super Cup 2-0 to Real Madrid however progressed to the final 16 of final season’s Champions League earlier than being knocked out by soon-to-be Serie A champions Napoli. Glasner additionally turned a younger Randal Kolo Muani from a squad participant right into a £68million PSG signing, however his stint on the membership wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows.
His first season was disappointing domestically, with Frankfurt ending within the backside half of the desk. Not one to shrink back from battle, he additionally clashed with a number of gamers, together with one or two kids who had been on the receiving finish of some slightly distasteful rants.
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Glasner’s temperament on the touchline leaves loads to be desired too. He picked up a suspension after booting a second ball onto the pitch to protest a referee’s efficiency. He may also snap at reporters, and as soon as referenced one in all his gamers urinating blood in an try and chunk again towards criticism.
His frequent outbursts and heart-on-sleeve character make him a preferred determine within the dressing room, but it surely additionally alienates detractors and results in battle – one thing that has deteriorated integral relationships at each of his earlier two golf equipment. That mentioned, if issues are going properly there aren’t many managers who can galvanise these round him fairly like Glasner can.
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His taking part in type has been in comparison with that of Ange Postecoglou, Thomas Frank, and his mentor Rangnick. He as soon as mentioned: “You can be very successful with an aggressive and active style of play and also improve the players at the same time.”
He’s additionally been quoted to have mentioned: “Attitude is very important to me. It doesn’t have to be perfect every day and all go well, but I want to feel with every player that he is giving everything. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been playing at the top level for more than 10 years now and, if you include internationals, they play over 60 matches a year.”
This might be music to the ears of Palace followers, who’re determined for a little bit pizzazz of their group’s play. Glasner actually has the instruments to make that occur, however there is a sense he’ll must hit the bottom operating to keep away from hitting the identical types of snags that in the end scuppered him in Germany.