Crystal Palace’s Struggles Persist in 0-2 Loss to Fulham

For Crystal Palace, who are currently struggling and dealing with numerous absences, the primary solace in their 0-2 loss to Fulham was that the deficit remained at only two goals. Oliver Glasner’s team has secured only five out of a possible 21 points recently, and with several key players unavailable, they appeared unlikely to secure a positive outcome against the Cottagers. The absence of the suspended Will Hughes, alongside Eddie Nketiah, Adam Wharton, Eberechi Eze, and Jefferson Lerma, resulted in an unfamiliar starting XI for Glasner. While Justin Devenny’s debut for Palace marked a significant occasion, the improvised midfield pairing of the 21-year-old and England central defender Marc Guehi underscored the challenges currently confronting the Eagles. Lacking any significant attacking impetus, Palace largely spent the match defending and were frequently penetrated defensively by their fluid opponents. A misstep by Maxence Lacroix just before half-time and Daichi Kamada’s second-half dismissal were detrimental, yet neither incident appeared to decisively influence the final score.