REPORT: “How can we get them” Olivier Glasner for the first time reveal how Crystal Palace has been since Olise departure saying ‘It’s the challenge we have’
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner believes replacing Michael Olise, who recently joined Bayern Munich, will cost more than the £50 million the club received for him. The 22-year-old attacker chose to join the German champions after they met his release clause, despite interest from Newcastle and Chelsea.
Olise was a key player for Palace last season, contributing to 16 goals in 19 Premier League appearances. He also performed well for France at the Olympics, scoring twice and providing five assists as the team won silver.
While Palace has managed to retain Eberechi Eze and has added Daichi Kamada and Ismailla Sarr to their attack, Glasner sees replacing Olise as a challenge rather than a difficulty. He emphasizes the need to focus on solutions and adapt to the strengths of the available players.
Glasner explains that different players bring various qualities to Olise’s former position. He mentions that Kamada, Sarr, Odsonne Edouard, and Jeffrey Schlupp all have unique strengths that can be utilized. The manager aims to use these diverse skill sets to influence game rhythm through substitutions.
Rather than seeking a direct replacement for Olise, Palace has opted to invest in players with different profiles and qualities. Glasner notes that finding a player of Olise’s exact type and quality would have cost more than the fee received from his sale.
Regarding communication with Olise since his transfer, Glasner humorously mentions that the player has become more responsive to messages now that he’s in Munich. The manager acknowledges Olise’s successful Olympics performance and wishes him well in his new endeavor, recognizing his decision to take the next step in his career.