Monday, July 5, 2021

Crystal Palace gets a new manager

 

Several Premier League teams have acquired new managers for this season (some of them have acquired a manager released by a different team, in fact).  Crystal Palace didn't do that -- they acquired a former player, a really good former player, who played for Arsenal (and was one of the 'Invincibles'), and also played for Juventus.  He has previously managed Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice and New York City FC.


Crystal Palace confirm appointment of Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira as their new manager on a three-year contract... with French World Cup winner lauding the 'fantastic foundations' in place at Selhurst Park

It's not going to be particularly easy.

"However, given the fact 11 players are set to become free agents, Vieira will need to use the summer transfer window to complete a major squad overhaul."

Just don't lose Eze. Even though he ruptured his Achilles tendon, he'll get better (eventually).  And he's one of the best young talents on a team that was getting a bit long in the tooth.




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