When talking about the intensive schedule the team is about to face, Crystal Palace coach Glasner said that he could not believe that this problem could not be solved.

Currently, Crystal Palace has to play 4 games in 11 days, not including the League Cup quarter-finals with Arsenal. Crystal Palace will face Irish side Shelbourne in the UEFA Europa League away from home on Thursday, December 11, which means their league match with Manchester City will be rescheduled for Sunday, December 14. Crystal Palace will then host Finnish side Kups in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, December 18, before facing Leeds United on Sunday, December 21.

Crystal Palace’s opponent in the League Cup quarter-finals, Arsenal, hopes to schedule the game for Tuesday, December 16. If Crystal Palace is asked to play on that day, it means they will play three games in five days, four games in eight days, or five games in 11 days.

Glasner said: "I can't believe this issue has not been resolved. It is irresponsible for the players. We have a responsibility to take care of them. We must care about their well-being, not just the interests of our club. When I first heard the news yesterday, I was really angry. I just couldn't dare I believe they will consider this.

I am really frustrated that I raised this issue three months ago during the summer off-season when I was looking at the schedule. I really hope they can sit down and talk about it. It would be nice to sit down and talk, because the situation is so surprising. Maybe there is no solution now, but we must solve this problem as soon as possible. It is irresponsible to play on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

But there is a solution, because the next week, on December 21, we have to play against Leeds. United, and then there is a game on the 28th. There was a heated discussion before about why there was no game on Boxing Day (December 26). It would be nice if they could arrange these games without consulting anyone. This is their job and their paid responsibility."