Oliver Glasner was positive about Crystal Palace’s performance against Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Sunday despite losing 3-1.Â
The scoreboard was unfair to the hosts as the Blues scored three goals through Estevao Willian, Joao Pedro and a penalty from Enzo Fernandez.
The south London outfit’s day went from bad to worse when Adam Wharton was sent off for a shocking challenge on Moises Caicedo, although Chris Richards did get a consolation before full-time.
The result means Palace have now gone 11 games without a win in all competitions, losing their last three matches on the bounce.
Glasner upbeat despite Crystal Palace extending winless run
“I saw many good things but we lost and haven’t won for 11 games,” Glasner told Sky Sports. “We played a good first half, then we had one big chance, couldn’t take it, made one big mistake and we were 1-0 down.
“We conceded another goal and we lost completely our confidence and the structure and the game was over. But after 3-0 down and having a red card, we created three more chances that gives me confidence we will get this turned around and have a lot of confidence we will get this sorted.
“I cannot blame anyone, it’s just a lack of confidence and it’s my job, together with the staff, to get the confidence back. I really liked the spirit, even when it was 3-1 there was a belief in the stadium and that gives me a lot of positivity. This is such a great group of players, such great character that’s why I really have a huge belief in this group.”
Chelsea were awarded their penalty in the second half after a VAR check showed that Jaydee Canvot denied the visitors a goal with his arm. Glasner accepted that the decision was the correct one.
“If you save a ball with your hand that would’ve been a goal then yes it’s a penalty.”
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