WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace applauds the supporters following the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace at Molineux on May 11, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)
Glasner must sell Crystal Palace man who earns more than Guehi &
Crystal Palace have endured a torrid start to the 2024/25 Premier League campaign, failing to win any of the first six outings in the league this season.
It comes as a surprise given Oliver Glasner’s excellent form towards the back end of last campaign, but he’s yet to secure a first win, with the Eagles currently occupying a place in the relegation zone.
Their latest outing saw them fall to a 2-1 defeat to Everton at Goodison Park, with Glasner desperately needing to put an end to his side’s recent slump before the next international break in less than seven days time.
He will be relying on two players who caught the eye during large periods of last season, but are yet to replicate their superb from in 2024/25 after a chaotic summer transfer window.
Guehi & Mateta’s stats for Palace in 2024/25
After a transfer window that saw both players linked with a move away from Selhurst Park, Marc Guehi and Jean-Philippe Mateta have struggled to match their form from last season contributing to the club’s recent slump in results.
Defender Guehi was constantly touted with a move to fellow Premier League side Newcastle United, but after four separate bids, he remained a Palace player.
However, this season hasn’t been the best defensively, with Glasner’s side conceding nine times in the opening six matches and only keeping one clean sheet in the process.
As for Mateta, the Frenchman enjoyed his best-ever goalscoring season last time out, registering 19 goals in all competitions for Palace – prompting interest from elsewhere during the off-season
The 27-year-old was subject to an enquiry from Aston Villa, but like with Guehi, they stood firm and rebuffed any approach made for his services.
He’s already scored twice this season, with both of his efforts coming in the 2-2 draw with newly-promoted Leicester City, but up to now, he’s failed to match the heights he achieved during the previous campaign.
However, the pair have previously demonstrated their talent, but both earn less than another first-team member who’s failed to make an impact on Glasner’s side this season.
The man who earns more than Guehi & Mateta
Midfielder Jeff Schlupp has been a consistent member of Palace’s first team after his move to Selhurst Park back in January 2017 for a reported £12m.
