Roy Hodgson Accuses Reporter of Trying to Harm Him After Crystal Palace’s Defeat to Chelsea
Crystal Palace suffered their third defeat in five games, with Noni Madueke’s late goal condemning them to a loss after Michael Olise had equalized Mykhailo Mudryk’s opener.
Crystal Palace’s winless streak now stands at eight games, leaving them just three points above the relegation zone.
During a press conference, Hodgson was asked about his team’s precarious position, and he believed that the reporter was intentionally trying to upset him with her line of questioning.
On Amazon Prime Video, he responded, “Of course, it is a concern when you are not winning matches, and we are not winning matches at the moment. But it would be even more concerning if I thought the team was playing poorly or if the players were not working hard or showing the spirit they are showing. That would be much more of a concern.”
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Hodgson further explained, “Don’t forget that our last four games have been against tough opponents. We played at home against Liverpool, away against Manchester City, at home against Brighton, and away against Chelsea. So, we’re not exactly playing teams in the same area of the league as us. Once again, you are trying to use statistics to hurt me. It does hurt to be near the bottom of the table, but being near the bottom with 19 games to go doesn’t hurt me as much as you may suggest.”
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Hodgson, 76, is currently facing mounting pressure at Selhurst Park, and there are reports that he is fighting to save his job. Insiders believe that the outcome of Saturday’s match against Brentford will be crucial.
Palace will face fellow strugglers Brentford in a London derby on Saturday, and the club hierarchy is already considering potential replacements if Hodgson fails to secure a victory. Chairman Steve Parish has shown interest in Steve Cooper, who is available after being sacked by Nottingham Forest. However, former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner is also a contender for the position.
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