OLIVER GLASNER has essentially started work as new Crystal Palace boss – even though Roy Hodgson is still technically in charge.
The Austrian, 49, is set to take over at Selhurst Park as replacement for the England manager.
Glasner – the 2022 Europa League winner with Eintracht Frankfurt – was in the Tottenham crowd for the Premier League match with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
And it appears he was doing some early scouting work for Palace’s upcoming match there on March 2.
Glasner, a former Austrian league defender, has yet to be announced as the new manager of the Eagles.
Hodgson, 76, was taken to hospital after falling ill during training on Thursday as it appeared he was about to be axed.
It is understood he is recovering well after falling ill and is feeling better and on the mend slowly.
Paddy McCarthy is preparing to take charge of Palace’s visit to Everton on Monday night as they try avoid being dragged into a relegation scrap.
Glasner began his coaching career at SV Ried in 2014, a team he used to play for.
He then joined LASK for the 2015/16 season, helping them achieve promotion in his second season.
He then led the side to Europa League qualification in 2017/18, before leading them to the Champions League qualifying round in his last season at the club in 2018/19.
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He would then make his first steps in German football, joining Wolfsburg.
He would lead the team to European qualification in both his seasons in charge, qualifying for the Champions League in 2021.
But his greatest success came with Eintracht Frankfurt, where he won the Europa League and qualified for the Champions League for the first time in the club’s history.
