Crystal Palace morning, reports that manager Roy Hodgson is stable in hospital after being “taken ill” during training on Thursday.
Palace cancelled a news conference after the 76-year-old became unwell.
On Thursday morning, it was widely believed that Palace were planning to fire Hodgson, with the club currently 15th in the Premier League and five points above the relegation zone.
On Monday, Palace will face Everton at Goodison Park in the Premier League.
“Following news that Roy Hodgson was taken ill during today’s training session, we can confirm that he is now stable and is currently undergoing tests in hospital,” the club announced on X, the previous Twitter.
“Everybody at the club sends their best wishes to Roy for a speedy recovery.”
According to BBC Sport, Hodgson is on his way out, with former Eintracht Frankfurt manager Oliver Glasner a strong contender to take over.
Hodgson took charge of his 200th match as Palace manager earlier this week, with Chelsea defeating his side 3-1 at Selhurst Park.
The club has won three league games since defeating Manchester United at Old Trafford in September, but has lost ten of its last sixteen top-flight games.
The club has won three league games since defeating Manchester United at Old Trafford in September, but has lost ten of its last sixteen top-flight games.
The former England manager is on his second spell in command of Palace, having returned for the final ten games of last season on a short-term deal to replace Patrick Vieira.
He led the club to 11th place in the table before committing to coach the team for the 2023-24 season.
In recent weeks, supporters have hoisted banners calling for Hodgson’s dismissal and expressed dissatisfaction with the club’s management.
In recent weeks, supporters have expressed frustration with Hodgson’s management of the club, including his substitution of Eberechi Eze after 64 minutes in their FA Cup third-round defeat against Everton, with some chanting “you don’t know what you’re doing.” Additionally, some Palace fans have criticized Hodgson for using Michael Olise as a substitute.
Glasner, 49, won the Europa League with Frankfurt in 2022 during his first season in command, defeating Scottish team Rangers on penalties.
After leading Frankfurt to the Champions League knockout rounds last year, the Austrian left the club at the end of the season, with a year remaining on his contract, following a 10-game winless streak in the Bundesliga.
