Glasner Hails Christantus Uche After Promising Crystal Palace Debut

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has expressed satisfaction with Christantus Uche’s debut performance in the goalless draw against Sunderland at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder made his first appearance for the Eagles after coming on for Yeremy Pino in the 84th minute of the tense Premier League clash.

Uche made an instant impression, nearly scoring and also seeing a penalty appeal waved away. His physical presence in attack added a new dimension to Palace’s game in the closing stages.

Speaking after the match, Glasner praised the youngster’s impact:

“It was the same with Uche at the end, I thought he could help us in having a little bit more physicality in our attack. He was great, he had a big chance as well. I think we could have got a penalty in this situation.”

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While Palace couldn’t break the deadlock against Sunderland, Uche’s cameo offered a bright spot for the home fans. In just a few minutes on the pitch, he showed hunger, power, and a willingness to take responsibility—qualities that can quickly endear him to both his manager and supporters.

Debuts like this don’t always deliver fireworks, but they do offer glimpses of potential, and Uche certainly provided that. If Glasner integrates him gradually into the squad, Palace might have uncovered a fresh attacking option capable of troubling defenses in the Premier League.

For a side that has sometimes struggled to convert pressure into goals, Uche’s arrival feels like a breath of fresh energy—and if Saturday’s brief showing is anything to go by, Palace fans have every reason to be excited.