‘Worried’ Oliver Glasner makes tongue-in-cheek Marc Guehi claim amid ongoing Liverpool rumours
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has openly expressed concern about the potential transfer of defender Marc Guehi to Liverpool amid intense transfer window negotiations. Guehi, a key figure in Palace's defense, is central to their plans, especially as the club prepares for a European Conference League campaign. Glasner stressed the urgency of acting to reinforce their squad should Guehi leave, highlighting the difficulty of registering new players and the critical impact of losing a cornerstone defender ahead of important fixtures. He remarked, "If Marc leaves... we will have big troubles," emphasizing the team's vulnerability if Guehi is unavailable for upcoming matches[2].
The transfer talks between Liverpool and Crystal Palace have been ongoing, with Liverpool keen to bolster their defense following departures and injuries to senior center-backs. Liverpool’s interest in Guehi is part of a broader effort to strengthen their squad amid the financial limitations caused by missing Champions League football next season. Although Liverpool has signed younger center-back Giovanni Leoni, Guehi remains a priority target to address defensive frailties revealed in recent matches and preseason competitions such as the Community Shield against Palace[1].
Adding complexity, Palace recently sold star player Eberechi Eze for £67 million to Arsenal, increasing the stakes around retaining Guehi. Liverpool manager Oliver Glasner, aware of these dynamics, cited trust in his plans for both players and showed a pragmatic attitude to the ongoing negotiations, aware that their situations are intertwined[1][2].
On the pitch, Guehi continues to perform amid speculation. He was confirmed to start Palace’s European clash against Fredrikstad, with Glasner reaffirming his importance to the team. There is cautious hope from both sets of fans that Guehi remains injury-free during this transfer saga, as any setback would affect Liverpool’s pursuit and Palace’s defensive stability[3].
A notable incident occurred after Palace’s draw against Chelsea, where Guehi appeared to avoid interaction with Glasner possibly due to exhaustion rather than transfer tensions, as analyzed by commentators and former players[5]. This moment added intrigue but was seen as a typical post-match player response.
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