Summary
Crystal Palace will play two extra matches in February to stay in the European Conference League after a 2-2 draw with KuPS. The team, led by Oliver Glasner, faces a busy schedule, including a Premier League match and a Carabao Cup quarter-final. Talks about extending Glasner's contract are ongoing as uncertainty about his future continues.
Key Facts
- Crystal Palace must play additional matches on 19 February and 26 February to stay in the Conference League.
- The team drew 2-2 with Finnish champions KuPS, missing direct qualification for the last-16.
- Palace is participating in major European competition for the first time.
- Oliver Glasner, the team's manager, used academy players in the recent match due to a tight schedule.
- Palace faces a Premier League match against Leeds United and a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Arsenal in the coming days.
- Glasner is in the last six months of his contract, with discussions for an extension ongoing.
- Uncertainty exists over the future of key players like Marc Guehi and Adam Wharton.
