Glasner says Guehi leaving Crystal Palace not an option despite Liverpool links

Glasner says Guehi will stay at Palace
Glasner says Guehi will stay at PalaceSport Press Photo / Alamy / Profimedia
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has spoken to the media ahead of the Eagles' clash with Aston Villa this weekend.

After playing out a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at Selhurst Park last weekend, Palace will be hoping to snatch three points from a Villa side who will be looking for revenge after their 3-0 loss to the Londoners at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-finals last season. 

Team news

Glasner first gave some team news and revealed midfielder Will Hughes may be a doubt for the clash. 

“We have a question mark with Will Hughes. We will see; we will have to assess in the next two days if he’s available for Villa. 

“The players from yesterday look well. With Daichi (Kamada), big credit to our fitness and medical departments, the diagnosis was four to six weeks, but he could play yesterday with no bad reaction.

Chris' (Richards) ankle was swollen before, but looked better after – he got treatment. It looks like all the players who were available (last night) are available (for Villa)."

Guehi unlikely to leave

He then moved on to defender Marc Guehi, who has been linked with a move to league champions Liverpool for several months. 

"He has to (stay). It is not possible to find a Marc Guehi replacement who can play straight in the Premier League." 

Palace ready for a fight

Finally, he said his side are ready for a fight this weekend despite a tough game against Fredrikstad midweek, which saw the Eagles qualify for the Conference League. 

“First of all, we’re feeling great because we achieved our second goal this season after winning the Community Shield, going into the group stage of the Conference League. 

“We did it, so we feel great... maybe a little bit tired. I went to bed a bit after three in the morning, but again, if you go to bed with success, it’s easier to get up!”