Crystal Palace find themselves at a pivotal moment in their history, where a few decisive moves could propel the Eagles to heights they have never reached before.
Under Oliver Glasner, the club has entered an unprecedented era of success, having celebrated last season’s FA Cup triumph and a long-awaited return to European football. But while the past year has brought milestones, the Austrian manager’s work is far from complete.
00:00Crystal Palace find themselves at a pivotal moment in their history where a few decisive moves could propel the Eagles to heights they have never reached before.
00:12Under Oliver Glasner, the club has entered an unprecedented era of success, having celebrated last season's FA Cup triumph and a long-waited turn to European football.
00:24But while the past year has brought milestones, the Austrian manager's work is far from complete.
00:30The coming months could define Palace's trajectory for years and some choices ahead are bound to be difficult, particularly when it comes to parting with players who have captured the hearts of supporters.
00:44One such player is Adam Warton, the 21-year-old England midfielder linked with Manchester United.
00:50Since joining from Blackburn in February 20-24 for £18m, Warton has quickly adapted to Premier League football, becoming a key figure in Glasner's XI.
01:02Yet Palace, like many clubs in their position, may need to capitalise on interest from elite sides to reinvest in the squad.
01:10The examples of Eberichi Eze, Michael Alise and Aaron Wan-Bissaka demonstrate that losses can be mitigated with smart replacements, such as Jeremy Pino, who is already making his mark.
01:23Safeguarding the spine of the team is also essential.
01:26Marc Gehi and Jean-Philippe Mateta have been instrumental to Palace's recent success.
01:31Gehi, captain and FA Cup hero, may be tempted to move to Europe's elite, yet retaining him could lay the foundations for a sustained era of achievement.
01:43Mateta, who turns 29 next June, recently made his France debut and has proven his value with 36 Premier League goals in over two seasons.
01:52Offering a new contract with Signal Palace's ambition to move beyond the traditional selling club model.
01:58In short, the Eagles stand as a crossroads.
02:02Careful planning, shrewd investment and selective sacrifices could see Crystal Palace involved from an occasional achiever into a true force of English and European football.
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