Following a recent health crisis, which resulted in the cancellation of the Eagles’ news conference on Thursday, Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson is expected to stand down from his position. Hodgson, who is 76 years old, became ill when he was training.
However, according to The Guardian, the club was already contemplating the possibility of firing Hodgson, and they had already decided who would take his place.
During the time that Hodgson was being transported to the hospital, Palace chairman Steve Parish was present, according to the story.
It is anticipated that Parish would confirm Hodgson’s intention to step down from his position for the remaining four months of his contract.
Hodgson is anticipated to be replaced by Oliver Glasner, who was the manager of Frankfurt when they won the Europa League in 2022.
It’s possible that the decision about Glasner’s appointment will be settled before the match against Everton on Monday.
Previous reports had indicated that Hodgson’s job at Palace was in peril depending on the team’s performance versus Chelsea. This had contributed to the uncertainty surrounding Hodgson’s future at Palace.
Hodgson’s decision to step down appears to have been spurred by his health issue, despite the fact that the club did not take any immediate action following their loss to Chelsea.
