Oliver Glasner has dismissed suggestions that he was ignored by Marc Guehi after Crystal Palace’s goalless draw against Chelsea last Sunday.
As the two teams were walking off the pitch following the stalemate at Stamford Bridge, Glasner called out to Guehi as he headed towards the tunnel.
Guehi briefly glanced at Glasner but did not stop and continued to head towards the dressing room, leaving the Palace manager looking confused by the defender’s response.
Liverpool have made a move to sign Guehi before the end of the summer transfer window and the 25-year-old’s response to Glasner has sparked further speculation over his future.
However, Glasner has moved to play down the exchange and insists Guehi was only upset by Palace’s 0-0 draw against Chelsea.
When asked about the incident on Wednesday, Glasner said: ‘I’ve seen so much nonsense written about this.
‘Marc was upset that he didn’t win the game and I loved this. It’s the best sign that he could show of how ambitious we are.’
Glasner also confirmed that Guehi and Eze will start for Palace’s Conference League play-off clash against Fredrikstad on Thursday night.
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‘The player gives 100 per cent because he is under contract. We don’t have to say thank you every day, he is getting a few pounds every week,’ Glasner said.
‘Many of you were surprised he and Marc started against Chelsea, most of you will be surprised that they will start again tomorrow, but they are committed to the team.
‘They will play a crucial part as long as they are here they are committed to the team. If they leave, they want to leave as the guys who gave 100 per cent to Crystal Palace.’
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