Daniel Munoz responds to Evann Guessand announcement at Crystal Palace
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Credit: Imago Fri 27 February 2026 16:45, UK Evann Guessand has exploded into life since swapping Aston Villa for Crystal Palace during the winter transfer window.The Villans splashed over £26million on the 24-year-old winger, but after just 21 games, Unai Emery had clearly made the decision to ship him back out on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 campaign.Since joining Oliver Glasner‘s side, Guessand has already recorded as many goal contributions, just in 16 fewer matches, becoming a much-loved figure at Selhurst Park.Palace have been crying out for new attackers, with both Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah sidelined, and a void still left by Eberechi Eze’s big-money move to Arsenal in the summer.Guessand certainly delivered that against Zrinjski Mostar, as the Eagles advanced to the next round of the Europa Conference League on Thursday, 26 February.Read more: Crystal Palace fans have all said the same thing about Evann Guessand.Evann Guessand earns deserved award vs Zrinjski MostarMaxence Lacroix opened the scoring with a simple header, with Palace looking set to book their place in the round of 16, before Guessand popped up in the 93rd minute to seal the victory. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Following the 2-0 win over Zrinjski Mostar, the official club account took to Instagram to announce Palace’s Player of the Match, simply captioning the post, “Impact from Evann,” with a lightning emoji.In support of the loanee, who has notched two goals and an assist since arriving at Selhurst Park, Daniel Munoz liked the announcement.
New signing Brennan Johnson also had a bright cameo, grabbing an assist off the bench after coming on for Jorgen Strand Larsen for the final 20 minutes.Read more: This is where Oliver Glasner ranks in Man United’s manager shortlist.Guessand’s stats speak for themselves at Selhurst ParkVilla fans have been blown away by the winger’s transformation at Selhurst Park, with nobody seeing this side to Guessand since his arrival in England during the summer.In the Europa Conference League, the Ivory Coast international completed 92 per cent of his passes, had two shots on target, missed one big chance, and attempted six dribbles [FotMob].He also made five recoveries, won 75 per cent of his ground duels, and won three fouls. It was more than just a goal from Guessand.
It was a complete performance.When multiple others struggled against the Bosnia and Herzegovina top division side, Guessand took it upon himself to fire Palace through to the next round, or at least make sure of it.