Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed his surprise at Eberechi Eze’s exclusion from the recent England squad led by Lee Carsley. Eze, a 26-year-old attacker, has been a consistent starter for Crystal Palace this season under Glasner’s guidance, although he has only managed to score one goal in the Premier League so far.
Despite Eze’s omission from the England squad for the upcoming matches against Greece and Finland, Glasner highlighted Eze’s strong performances for Crystal Palace. He emphasized that Eze has been creating numerous goal-scoring opportunities but has been unlucky in converting them into goals.
Glasner pointed out specific instances where Eze came close to scoring, such as a disallowed goal against Brentford and hitting the crossbar against West Ham. He also mentioned that Eze had missed two significant chances against Manchester United. Despite these missed opportunities, Glasner expressed confidence in Eze’s abilities and reassured him that the goals would come with continued hard work and dedication to the team.
The manager’s remarks reflected his belief in Eze’s potential and performance on the field, questioning the decision to leave him out of the England squad. Glasner highlighted Eze’s commitment to improving his goal-scoring record and acknowledged the need for rest after a demanding schedule of consecutive games.
As Crystal Palace prepares for upcoming fixtures, including Eze’s continued involvement in the team, Glasner’s support and encouragement will be crucial in helping the young attacker reach his full potential and contribute effectively to the squad. The manager’s faith in Eze’s abilities and determination to succeed serve as motivation for the player to strive for excellence and make a strong case for future international call-ups.