Though Glasner swiftly garnered acclaim in English football circles, former United manager Rangnick had already recognised the Austrian's coaching credentials. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Prior to his tenure at Palace, Glasner clinched the Europa League title with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022. "He developed step by step to where he is now, also because he made the right decisions," Rangnick added. Former United defender Rio Ferdinand is convinced that the Palace manager will not be selected by the club, as his preferred formation mirrors Amorim's back-three system. "We're playing the same system," Glasner said earlier this season.

Source: Express January 06, 2026 09:48 UTC