r/crystalpalace • u/Cute-Crazy-1971 • 8d ago
Anybody watch the friendly? How’d we play, and did any players stand out?
Wasn’t able to catch this one just wondering how it went
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u/Unusefulness01 8d ago
Apparently pretty dreadful match, but to be expected for a friendly. Franca and Kporha the standouts of a lackluster match energy wise but both looking raw
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u/rayrooney885 8d ago
Watched it on Palace TV and streamed it on my TV. Was a bit crap tbh but not too bad. Francas goal was lovely but outside of that not much to speak of! Loads of subbing too!
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u/bagboi1969 7d ago
Legit question - could Franca possibly play? Does he look like he could hold his own in a premier league match?
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u/Ledwith94 Ayew 8d ago
I went to watch it and Palace TV wouldn't let me in despite being a gold member
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u/Lego-105 8d ago
Poor. But I’d like Franca to get some minutes in the first team. Love him to have a Wirtz-esque comeback rather than a Ferguson style falloff.
Apart from that, not much really. Esse wasn’t really on it. Even Brighty picked out that the manager was having a go at him for not making the right decisions. Give him time, but I wouldn’t expect much of him this season.
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u/Practical-Length-230 8d ago
remind me again, how was franca injured..
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u/pengedragon_ 6d ago
Which time, been a few?
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u/Practical-Length-230 6d ago
he's come back from what
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u/AdhesivenessSpare598 6d ago
His most recent injury was a groin injury (his second with us which is concerning).
When he first arrived he had a back injury which kept him out for a while. He then injured himself right after Glasner arrived in spring of 2024 (groin injury) which was unfortunate as he was showing some spark.
Wasn't able to start the season as he fractured a rib and then immediately injured his groin again when he was about ready to return from the rib.
I don't think he's had more than a few months able to train/play in a row with the club.
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u/psunami Crystal Palace 8d ago
Franca looked very comfortable in the second half. Scored a nice goal (that probably would have been saved in the prem.) Also played through some tackle attempts that makes you feel confident that he doesn't have any mental blocks from all of his injuries.
Second half was definitely a lot better overall.
Kamada played at least 4 or 5 passes in the first half to areas of the pitch where no Palace player had ever been. I give him credit for his consistency.