GOOD NEWS : Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media of the return of the two key players from injury before Saturday’s Premier League game against

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday’s Premier League game against Bournemouth (kick-off 15:00 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

  • Glasner has confirmed that all the players are fit and available for selection ahead of the visit from Bournemouth.

  • On having momentum: “The approach will be the same. We will go tomorrow and try to win the game against Bournemouth but having huge respect for their performances.”

  • Glasner stated that his side isn’t “pleased” after conceding 10 goals in two games but insisted that they were praised not too long ago for having six consecutive clean sheets. He did admit that they made mistakes but isn’t looking to “make a drama of it”.

  • The Palace boss was asked if losing 5-2 and 5-0 in consecutive games has shaken his belief, replying: “No, I think we are realistic. City and Newcastle have much more (resources) than we have but this is what we know. Over the season we’re not competitors with these teams. But with the others around us – Brentford, Bournemouth, Fulham, Brighton – and there are two huge teams behind us, Manchester United and Tottenham, it shows the strength of the Premier League, and of our players. We still have a big chance to play the best season in Crystal Palace’s history.”

  • Glasner was asked about his messaging to his players after the results and said: “It always has to be authentic. I can never show them something that doesn’t happen. But we had good moments, and I showed them. It’s how I work. When you have many wins, then you can be critical because they have a lot of confidence. Then when you lose a game you be more positive because they are down. It’s being supportive and showing them they don’t have to lose their belief.”

  • On Munoz signing a new deal: “No surprise for me. Daniel has had a great impact since he arrived. His availability, mentality and quality is so important for us and that is why I am really delighted the club did everything to extend his contract.”

  • Glasner praised the “amazing job” Andoni Iraola is doing at Bournemouth, stating the Cherries are direct and play with “a lot of confidence”.

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