Oliver Glasner admits joining Crystal Palace mid-season wasn't 'ideal' - but says players' ability to adapt has surprised him ahead of MNF clash with Man Utd.
Oliver Glasner knew he was taking a risk replacing Roy Hodgson in February. Not only were Crystal Palace hovering just five points above the Premier League relegation zone but the manager had never previously taken charge of a club mid-season. 'It was the first time we did it so it was tough,' the Austrian admits to Sky Sports in an exclusive interview as he looks back on the decision to move to Selhurst Park just over two months ago.
'Here, we had several injuries and the club signed Daniel Munoz, who is a very offensive right-back, so we said, 'he could fit as a wing-back'. 'Also, with the offensive players like Jordan Ayew - he was used to playing as a striker so we said, 'should he be a winger or maybe we get him more inside, close to the No 9?' 'The same with Eze, Olise and Schlupp - getting the offensive players in more positions where they can score.
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