Crystal Palace suffered another defeat, this time against Chelsea, which resulted in a chorus of jeers at Selhurst Park on Monday. Despite initially taking the lead against the Blues through an impressive goal from Jefferson Lerma, the Eagles were unable to maintain their advantage and eventually succumbed to a 3-1 loss against their West London rivals. Under the management of Roy Hodgson, Palace’s decline this season has been truly remarkable. Despite having talented players like Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, and Marc Guehi at their disposal, Palace have only managed to win two of their last 15 matches in all competitions, according to WhoScored. Consequently, they have plummeted down the Premier League table and currently find themselves in 15th place, with a mere five-point cushion above the relegation zone. While potential financial fair play penalties for Everton and Nottingham Forest may provide some relief, Palace cannot solely rely on external assistance to avoid the threat of relegation. Hence, Steve Parish, the chairman of the club, is already considering potential replacements for the 76-year-old Hodgson. According to Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive Daily Briefing, Kieran McKenna, the highly-regarded manager of Ipswich Town, and Oliver Glasner are among the top contenders to take over at Crystal Palace. However, there have been no concrete discussions with Julen Lopetegui thus far. Securing the services of either McKenna or Glasner may prove challenging, as they are both in high demand from other clubs. Nevertheless, Palace’s interest in them is genuine. Considering that McKenna is currently involved in a promotion battle with Ipswich Town, it seems unlikely that Parish would be able to lure him away at this stage of the season. Ultimately, the chairman must contemplate whether he can afford to allow Hodgson to remain in charge until the end of the current campaign or if a clean break should be made in the summer.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com