Alan Shearer expects Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner to leave the club as early as this week, following his explosive outburst against the board after a humiliating 2-1 defeat by Sunderland in the latest Premier League match.
The Match of the Day pundit believes that Glasner's job is on the line, citing the German's heated exchanges with Palace officials during and after the game. "I'll be surprised if he's here next game," Shearer said, highlighting the severity of the situation for the beleaguered manager.
Glasner had taken responsibility for the team's poor performance, which saw them concede three goals without scoring once, but his outburst suggests that he is struggling to come to terms with the extent of the problem. The Palace board has been under pressure from fans and pundits alike to sort out the club's defensive woes, and it seems that Glasner's fate may be all but sealed.
If Shearer's prediction comes true, it would mark a significant blow to Palace's chances of competing for a top-six finish this season. The team is currently hovering above the relegation zone, with only six points from their first nine matches in the Premier League. A change in management could potentially turn things around, but it remains to be seen if Glasner will get the chance to prove himself on the touchline this week.
Glasner's departure would also raise questions about who could take over as manager and what kind of impact they might have on the team's fortunes. Palace has a relatively low wage bill compared to other Premier League clubs, which may limit their ability to attract top talent in the transfer market. However, the club still needs to find a solution to its defensive problems if it is to avoid being relegated.
The Match of the Day pundit believes that Glasner's job is on the line, citing the German's heated exchanges with Palace officials during and after the game. "I'll be surprised if he's here next game," Shearer said, highlighting the severity of the situation for the beleaguered manager.
Glasner had taken responsibility for the team's poor performance, which saw them concede three goals without scoring once, but his outburst suggests that he is struggling to come to terms with the extent of the problem. The Palace board has been under pressure from fans and pundits alike to sort out the club's defensive woes, and it seems that Glasner's fate may be all but sealed.
If Shearer's prediction comes true, it would mark a significant blow to Palace's chances of competing for a top-six finish this season. The team is currently hovering above the relegation zone, with only six points from their first nine matches in the Premier League. A change in management could potentially turn things around, but it remains to be seen if Glasner will get the chance to prove himself on the touchline this week.
Glasner's departure would also raise questions about who could take over as manager and what kind of impact they might have on the team's fortunes. Palace has a relatively low wage bill compared to other Premier League clubs, which may limit their ability to attract top talent in the transfer market. However, the club still needs to find a solution to its defensive problems if it is to avoid being relegated.