Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner says Romain Esse could make his debut today against Brentford. Esse arrived last week from Millwall. Glasner said ahead of the London derby: "He (Esse) will be in the squad, definitely. But I can't say does he play, or how long he will play – it depends how the game is going.

"It didn't feel like we were close to the equaliser. We knew it would be a long extra time and I think we started too early with the long balls. We had to prepare for the situation. We went too straight and it's not too difficult to defend.

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Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Brentford at Selhurst Park (kick-off 15:00 GMT). Glasner confirmed Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are unavailable for Saturday's match: "The doctors have to look at them,

Palace pulled one back through debutant Romain Esse, who met a Daniel Munoz pass along the face of goal in the 84th minute.

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Oliver Glasner previews Crystal Palace's Premier League trip to West Ham. The manager revealed all but one player will be ready to face off with the rivals, and weighed in on recruitment efforts.

Palace’s greatest strength is how awkward they are to play against. They do not press high, but once opponents get into the middle third, Glasner places a heavy emphasis on congesting space right across the pitch.

Oliver Glasner reveals why Crystal Palace signed Romain Esse as £14.5m transfer is completed - The 19-year-old has become the Eagles’ first signing of the January transfer window

There was something for Crystal Palace fans to get excited about on a miserable afternoon in SE25 as Romain Esse netted with his first touch in Premier League football – following a £14.5m move from south London rivals Millwall last week. What a MOMENT for Romain Esse on his Crystal Palace debut! ✨ pic.twitter.com/otBfyl18r5

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at West Ham (kick-off 15:00 GMT).Here are the key lines from his news conference: Glasner said Colombia midfielder Jefferson Lerma will not be available due to sickness: "He felt a lack of power.

Oliver Glasner's Crystal Palace are unbeaten in seven consecutive away Premier League games after beating West Ham 2-0 on Saturday. Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner heaped praise on Jean ...