Crystal Palace is contemplating an unexpected decision to pursue England manager Gareth Southgate as the pressure intensifies on current head coach Roy Hodgson. The Sun reveals that Hodgson’s position is precarious, with the possibility of being dismissed as Palace gears up to face Chelsea on Monday evening. The Eagles’ performance in the Premier League has been arduous, with a 15th-place standing and a mere 5-point lead over the relegation zone. They have only achieved 6 victories this season, with a meager 2 wins in their last 12 matches.
Amidst the uncertainty surrounding Hodgson’s future, Palace is exploring potential replacements, with Southgate emerging as a viable contender. As per the report, the club is purportedly considering a move for him in the summer after the conclusion of the Euros. Other alternatives under consideration include Steve Cooper and former Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui.
Hodgson assumed the managerial role from Patrick Vieira last season and guided the team to safety, securing an 11th place finish. However, he has struggled to replicate that success this season, with the manager himself recently acknowledging that the ongoing series of results has been one of the most challenging periods in his extensive managerial career.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com