It seems that Oliver Glasner’s in-game decisions and timing of substitutions are being questioned following Crystal Palace’s 1-0 loss to Arsenal. Despite his success in making Palace one of the toughest teams to play against in the Premier League, the defeat highlighted a lack of offensive threat from the team.

Glasner’s decision to make substitutions late in the game, with some players only coming on in stoppage time, limited their impact on changing the course of the match. Bringing Eddie Nketiah on in the 59th minute showed an intent to influence the game, but other changes came too late to have a significant effect.

Additionally, the lack of shots on target and the overall fatigue of some players, like Daichi Kamada, may suggest that Glasner needs to be more proactive in making changes and rotating the squad to maintain freshness and effectiveness on the pitch.

With Palace’s winless run extending to four games, Glasner will face a crucial period ahead, starting with a Carabao Cup fixture against Liverpool. The upcoming games will test his ability to manage the squad across multiple competitions and address the team’s recent dip in form.

Overall, while Glasner has shown his tactical acumen and ability to get results, there are areas for improvement in terms of in-game management and squad rotation to navigate the challenges of a demanding season.