Oliver Glasner explains decision to sub Eberechi Eze in Crystal Palace draw vs Bournemouth
Eberechi Eze was subbed at half time in Crystal Palace’s draw with Bournemouth (Shutterstock) Oliver Glasner insists his decision to substitute Eberechi Eze at half time in Crystal Palace’s goalless draw with Bournemouth was ‘tactical’. Palace were reduced to 10 men on the stroke of half time as Chris Richards was sent off for a second yellow card despite making minimal contact on Justin Kluivert. The decision left Glasner and Palace upset as referee Samuel Barrott opted not to give Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott a second yellow card for his push on Ismaila Sarr just a few minutes before. Palace failed to register a shot on target at Selhurst Park and the draw has left Glasner’s side 12th in the Premier League. In order to compensate for Richards’ dismissal, Glasner opted to substitute Eze at half time with Jefferson Lerma brought on to solidify Palace’s midfield. When asked about the decision to replace Eze at half time, Glasner said: ‘Yes, of course it was just a tactical sub at half time. Crystal Palace were reduced to 10 men shortly before half time due to Chris Richards’ red card (Getty) ‘When you expect to be a little bit deep then you are thinking which players can make these runs also to the back, then of course it’s clear with JP [Mateta], it’s clear with Ismaila, it’s clear with Dani Munoz, we had many of our attacks from the right side. ‘That was the only reason why we made this sub. It was to be compact in our defence but having these players who can also get the game into their half, get the game into their box. ‘Of course, set-plays is a huge topic and with JP’s head, with Ismaila Sarr’s head, we need them on the pitch.’ Speaking about Richards’ red card, Glasner said: ‘When you have consistency in the game, it’s either two red cards or no red cards. ‘The fourth official told me it was not enough for Scott to concede a second yellow, so then I think it’s not enough for Chris Richards to concede a second yellow. ‘This was the feeling everybody had in the dressing room at half time, not just the players but the whole staff, but the referee decided.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Oliver Glasner insists his decision to substitute Eberechi Eze at half time in Crystal Palace’s goalless draw with Bournemouth was ‘tactical’.
Palace were reduced to 10 men on the stroke of half time as Chris Richards was sent off for a second yellow card despite making minimal contact on Justin Kluivert.
The decision left Glasner and Palace upset as referee Samuel Barrott opted not to give Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott a second yellow card for his push on Ismaila Sarr just a few minutes before.
Palace failed to register a shot on target at Selhurst Park and the draw has left Glasner’s side 12th in the Premier League.
In order to compensate for Richards’ dismissal, Glasner opted to substitute Eze at half time with Jefferson Lerma brought on to solidify Palace’s midfield.
When asked about the decision to replace Eze at half time, Glasner said: ‘Yes, of course it was just a tactical sub at half time.
‘When you expect to be a little bit deep then you are thinking which players can make these runs also to the back, then of course it’s clear with JP [Mateta], it’s clear with Ismaila, it’s clear with Dani Munoz, we had many of our attacks from the right side.
‘That was the only reason why we made this sub. It was to be compact in our defence but having these players who can also get the game into their half, get the game into their box.
‘Of course, set-plays is a huge topic and with JP’s head, with Ismaila Sarr’s head, we need them on the pitch.’
Speaking about Richards’ red card, Glasner said: ‘When you have consistency in the game, it’s either two red cards or no red cards.
‘The fourth official told me it was not enough for Scott to concede a second yellow, so then I think it’s not enough for Chris Richards to concede a second yellow.
‘This was the feeling everybody had in the dressing room at half time, not just the players but the whole staff, but the referee decided.’
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
