This was a severe case of deja vu for Crystal Palace on their maiden European adventure, although at least this time they managed to avoid defeat. After surprisingly losing to Larnaca here 139 days ago in the league stage, Oliver Glasner’s side were again left to rue missed opportunities and a lack of creativity in attack despite the return of Jean-Philippe Mateta as a late substitute.
The France striker received a mixed reception from the home fans after his failed transfer made him public enemy number one for some. But having missed six weeks due to a knee injury that scuppered his move to Milan in January, he could not inspire Palace to victory after coming off the bench to replace £48m club record signing Jørgen Strand Larsen.
Continue reading…This was a severe case of deja vu for Crystal Palace on their maiden European adventure, although at least this time they managed to avoid defeat. After surprisingly losing to Larnaca here 139 days ago in the league stage, Oliver Glasner’s side were again left to rue missed opportunities and a lack of creativity in attack despite the return of Jean-Philippe Mateta as a late substitute.The France striker received a mixed reception from the home fans after his failed transfer made him public enemy number one for some. But having missed six weeks due to a knee injury that scuppered his move to Milan in January, he could not inspire Palace to victory after coming off the bench to replace £48m club record signing Jørgen Strand Larsen. Continue reading…
