"We're three points behind eighth place, eighth place qualifies for Europe it looks like, with the five Champions League places again next year. So why throw the Premier League away? It makes no sense. I know that we'll try to win the game tomorrow. That's what we can do. But on the other side, think about the Premier League."
"Zrinjski have also lost all six away games in the Conference League (five away games and one game on neutral ground against Dynamo Kyiv) without scoring a single goal. Only Lincoln Red Imps and Breidablik have played as many games away from home in the competition with a 100% defeat rate."
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has stated that pursuing Conference League glory at the expense of their Premier League season is counterproductive. With Palace three points behind eighth place—which qualifies for European competition—Glasner emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus on the league. Palace face Zrinjski in a Conference League play-off second leg at Selhurst Park after a 1-1 first-leg draw. Despite Palace's unbeaten recent Conference League form, Glasner believes the Premier League should take priority. The club has won only one of three home Conference League matches. Glasner's position has faced scrutiny, but he remains committed to competing in both competitions strategically.
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