Oliver Glasner insists Crystal Palace are on 'good pathway' and makes Premier League vow

Oliver Glasner has praised the commitment shown by the Crystal Palace players during the international break ahead of a busy run-in.

Glasner is still in the early days of his tenure as manager at Selhurst Park. He replaced Roy Hodgson last month, signing a two-year deal to remain in charge of the Eagles until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Since taking charge, Glasner has picked up four points from his three Premier League fixtures as Palace manager. This weekend will see the Eagles travel to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in the first match after the international break.

The two-week hiatus gave Glasner the chance to work with his players who were not on international duty. The former Eintracht Frankfurt manager has praised the way the Palace players have welcomed his ideas since he joined the club.

«You can't learn another language in six weeks,» Glasner told reporters on Friday. «The best thing is that the players are so open-minded and listening and trying their best, and that's what we see in every session.

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»I think we could see it also in the first games, that the players are willing to change some parts. It's nothing totally new, but maybe a little bit more intensity; maybe a little bit more depth; maybe a little bit more attacking the space behind the back line.

«Maybe a little bit higher press in some situations, but not always – but it's step by step and we're on a good pathway.»

The international break has been beneficial for Glasner, allowing more time for training as Palace gears up for their first game since their 1-1 draw at home against