Crystal Palace coach explains Jordan Ayew’s substitution against Tottenham
Jordan Ayew
Crystal Palace manager, Oliver Glasner has opened up on Jordan Ayew’s substitution during their Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Eagles suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Spurs at the Tottenham Stadium on Saturday.
However, the Ghana international was taken off the pitch after the 70th-minute mark, which led to widespread speculation about a potential injury.
The decision to withdraw Ayew in the later stages of the match given his recent stellar form has raised eyebrows among the fans.
But in a post-match interview, Glasner addressed the situation, revealing that Ayew had sustained a knock on his hip during the first half of the game.
“He got a hit in the first half on his hip. He already told us at halftime he had maybe 10 or 15 minutes, but I hope and I think it’s not so bad,” Glasner explained.
Ayew had been in impressive form, having scored in back-to-back games for Crystal Palace.
His goal against Everton had even earned him a nomination for the prestigious EPL Goal of the Month Award for February.
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