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Oliver Glasner criticises Jean-Philippe Mateta as he explains Crystal Palace half-time sub in Man City defeat
Glasner insisted bringing striker off was not a mistake
Oliver Glasner revealed his decision to bring Jean-Philippe Mateta off at half-time of Crystal Palace’s defeat to Manchester City was not down to injury.
The Eagles made a flying start at the Etihad Stadium and were two goals up after 20 minutes, as Eberechi Eze opened the scoring and Chris Richards then headed in from a corner.
Asked why he brought Mateta off and replaced him with Will Hughes at the break, the Palace boss said: “It was a tactical decision.
