'I'm no magician' - Oliver Glasner warns Crystal Palace ahead of Burnley clash

New Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has warned fans not to expect miracles as he prepares for his first game in charge of the team, who are currently facing relegation threats.

In his first press conference, Glasner's words echoed those of his predecessor Roy Hodgson, who often reminded critics that he didn't have a «magic wand.»

Glasner, who led Eintracht Frankfurt to Europa League glory in 2022, is now in charge of a Palace team that is five points clear of the relegation zone and 12 points ahead of their next opponents, Burnley. The team is still missing three of their key players and has been playing in front of an increasingly disappointed fanbase.

The 49-year-old, who took charge of his first training session on Wednesday, said: «I'm no magician. I'm not David Copperfield.»

«But what I always tell the players is the same for me. You can grow with your challenges, and it's a challenge for me, it's a challenge for all of us, but I've had a warm welcome from all the players, from the whole organisation, also from the British weather the last few days.»

«It made it really easy to start the players listening. The players have great character. We've had more meetings than training sessions on the pitch, but I really think we all did well together.»

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«Now it's up to us to get the confidence back. It was a short week but the players are listening, are willing, are open-minded and this is what I like.»

«I don't expect that there will be something totally different tomorrow because that is not possible sorry, no David Copperfield here but I feel this is a great team with great character