Oliver Glasner drops explosive pre-match verdict before Liverpool Showdown….. ‘we know their weakness… And we’re ready to expose it…

Oliver Glasner delivers a striking pre-match assessment ahead of the Liverpool clash….. ‘we are aware of their vulnerabilities… And we are prepared to take advantage of them.

Oliver Glasner states that Crystal Palace aims not only to maintain their record against Liverpool but also to secure a victory in Saturday’s Premier League encounter at Anfield.

During his pre-match press conference, held in front of a global audience, Glasner reflected on the upcoming match against Arne Slot’s Liverpool.

The manager was also questioned about the strengths and weaknesses of the Reds, his squad’s first complete week of training, and the basis of their current lengthy unbeaten run…

I believe we demonstrated our competitiveness in the Community Shield, as well as at the conclusion of last season.

After all, the final match of last season also took place at Anfield!

Once again, we are eager to face the champions. We seek to compete and embrace these challenges against the top teams.

Liverpool was the top team last year, having won the league. However, I think we proved our competitiveness in the Community Shield and at the end of last season.

This is what we aim to demonstrate again tomorrow: that we are competitive, and then we will see how the match unfolds.

“Liverpool boasts numerous exceptional players and an outstanding coach.”

It’s a squad filled with remarkable players and a superb coach. I have immense respect for Arne Slot, who, in his first season in the Premier League, has clinched the title.

They aim to penetrate through the pocket, utilizing [Alexander] Isak, [Dominik] Szoboszlai, and [Alexis] Mac Allister, all of whom understand the space. If you deny them the pocket, they possess excellent 1v1 players on the wings, such as [Mo] Salah and [Cody] Gakpo.

Additionally, they excel in set-pieces, with [Virgil] Van Dijk, who netted the decisive goal against Atletico at the end, and they have a clear structure, so it’s not merely a matter of saying it’s this or that.

On the flip side, what they have demonstrated, particularly this season, is their unwavering belief until the final whistle that they can secure a victory, much like us. I believe they have scored five or six late goals that led to wins. Therefore, I attribute this to their quality, structure, and, undoubtedly, their offensive prowess.

Isak and Hugo Ekitike share a comparable profile: exceptional speed, excellent runners, a keen sense of when to exploit space, and they are both proficient goal scorers. Each of them found the net against Southampton.

Moreover, Alexander Isak proved his worth last year, especially with Newcastle; he is simply an outstanding striker. He possesses an instinct for positioning and is an exceptional finisher.