Crystal Palace starts Eze, Guehi in Conference League despite Tottenham, Liverpool talks

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed that Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi will start in the Europa Conference League qualifier against Fredrikstad, despite ongoing transfer speculation linking Eze to Tottenham Hotspur and Guehi to Liverpool. Glasner emphasized both players remain committed to Palace and will give 100% while they are at the club. Guehi's apparent refusal to acknowledge Glasner after a recent match was clarified as emotional exhaustion and disappointment over a disallowed goal, not a sign of discontent. Both players trained normally ahead of the match, and Spurs are reportedly close to completing a deal for Eze, with Palace also pursuing Leicester City's Bilal El Khannouss. The Eagles are aiming to qualify for the league phase of the European competition after missing out on the Europa League. Despite the transfer uncertainties, Glasner highlighted the ambition and progress of the team, asserting that a draw at Chelsea was not satisfactory and the squad is driven to succeed.