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The manager of Sheffield United, Chris Wilder, acknowledged that his team was unable to prevent the strong impact of Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze as they led their team to a 3-2 win at Selhurst Park.
The first half hour in the bustling south London began with an impressive goal from Ben Brereton Diaz just 21 seconds into the game, but was later countered by Eze with an assist from Olise.
James McAtee quickly restored United’s lead but the sides were square at the break after Olise once again teed up Eze before he got himself on the scoresheet with the 67th-minute game-winner.
Unfortunately, Wilder’s team is still at the bottom of the Premier League. He stated, “We were pushed back and those two players ultimately determined the outcome of a very close game.”
“The caliber possessed by those two players commands a minimum of £50 million each. This is the reality of competing in the Premier League.”
“I wish Olise had a few more days off, but that’s the challenge we face. We want to compete against top players, but when they excel in the areas we are also striving for, it can make for a tough game.”
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“We engage in preparation and organization, and we have a strategic plan, but I believe that the individual talent of those boys can disrupt our game plan.”
No matter how much you plan, those boys always manage to find a way.
Although injuries have greatly impacted their time playing together, Olise’s seventh assist to Eze tied him with Andros Townsend and James McArthur for the most assists by a Palace player to a single teammate.
The win relieved some stress for Palace manager Roy Hodgson following their 5-0 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Fans in the visiting section displayed banners expressing their frustration with the club’s direction.
However, there were concerning moments at Selhurst Park as both Olise and Eze were substituted in the second half following their on-field medical attention.
The 76-year-old expressed greater worry for Eze than Olise. Olise had recently returned to the line-up after being absent since Palace’s win against Brentford in December, but had also missed a significant portion of the season due to a hamstring problem.
Hodgson stated that the duo has not undergone a complete evaluation, but they were both in good spirits after the game and there is a possibility that they will be able to play against their fierce competitors, Brighton, on Saturday.
The manager of the Palace team expressed that the victory and participation of the two influential players greatly boosted the team’s confidence. He also stated, “Hopefully, we can move on from last week’s disappointing loss.”
I believe that those observing the team at present should have a sense of hope. The players on this team have the ability to improve Crystal Palace’s standing.
Source: independent.co.uk
